RE: Light Figures

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Okay, this is how I did the photos and since I'm not a fan of editing, I shoot so I have to do minimal editing. I took these in the dark from my balcony with my digital camera, set on manual so I could hold the shutter open for whatever amount of time I wanted to. I look through the lens to decide where I want to point, what direction I want to move the camera in, and to focus on the lights I'm trying to capture. Next I stop looking through the camera, push the button to hold the shutter open, then move the camera in the directions I've decided beforehand, without seeing what I'm doing through the camera eye, so working by estimation and intuition and when done release the button.

I've practiced a bit to get certain types of images, in terms of how I move the camera. These shots are taken with fast movement, so that I get those light trail patterns that you see in these. If you try it out, keep in mind that whatever direction you move the camera, move in the opposite direction since the camera lens acts the same way as a human eye. Play around, experiment, and have fun. That's how I end up creating these things.

Yeah, some people are fine with that. Others can't stand it and will stop at nothing to change your mind...

You're right. Those that won't stop pushing, they are politely escorted to the door sooner rather than later. I try to avoid people like that for the most part, or if they are like that, I refrain from discussion that will open any direction to cause that response and limit contact with the person.