Thursday, 17 February 2011

A different view of the Callanish Stones.

It's pretty cool what you can do with a couple of torches. I took a load of shots at the Callanish stones tonight. None are edited, just as shot with long exposures, a mini Maglight and a 1,000,000 candle power torch. It's my first real go at painting with light and I'm pretty pleased with the results.
This is probably one of my favourites. Taken just before I packed up.
f5.5/Exp 120sec 10-22mm@17mm ISO100
My first attempt with the Maglite and floodlight. The moon was so bright you can see the shadows it casts in all the pictures.
f4.5/Exp 201sec 10-22@21mm ISO100
f5/Exp 157sec 10-22@19mm ISO100
f4.5/Exp 198sec 10-22@18mm Special prize for naming the constellation in the top left.
f5.3/Exp 53sec 10-22mm@18mm ISO100
An old cottage beside the 2nd circle at Callanish.
f4.5/Exp 174sec 10-22mm@13mm ISO100

I've taken plenty more which I'll probably load up soon.
Posted by Synflame at 16:41
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9 comments:

  1. GB17 February 2011 at 18:15

    I'm glad you found that cable! Those are as awesome photos as I have seen. I wish that your Paternal Grandpa could see them. He would be soooo proud of you. As am I!

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  2. ADRIAN17 February 2011 at 20:37

    These are stunning........not a sign of The Ghost Of Gaz......Usually manage to get myself in. Not that I've ever produced anything to compare with these.
    The third is my pick I like the star trails.

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  3. Mark18 February 2011 at 00:18

    The forth has to be my favorite. Could easily be straight out of some sci-fi or fantasy film -- maybe a scene from Doctor Who or something with electricity arcing around. Absolutely brilliant!

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  4. Heather18 February 2011 at 05:45

    My goodness, Gaz! I've never seen anything like this - you are SO creative and motivated. These are amazing. I just love to witness the effect of creative passion - you are a passionate Photographer! Thank you for sharing these with us :)

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  5. JS Grame-Smith 18 February 2011 at 05:57

    A nice look with a nice light.I just love this.
    -maglite torches

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  6. DawnTreader18 February 2011 at 07:10

    I can hardly even imagine how you did this... I'm very impressed. I still think the fifth one is my favourite though...

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  7. J_on_tour18 February 2011 at 09:25

    You certainly know how to take a good photograph... this is electrifying !!
    .... does anyone want to buy my two cameras !! I need a bit more patience to experiment with shutter speeds.

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  8. jennyfreckles18 February 2011 at 10:04

    Wow, these are amazing. I know the theory but these are far more interesting than anything I've seen in the photo mags. I like the top one but the fourth one with that electricity effect is clever.

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  9. Edward28 August 2011 at 14:20

    fantastic captures and light painting; the long exposures gives it a more ethereal feel

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