Sunday, June 3, 2012

Painting with Light

We were in the desert near Joshua Tree last night and after our spaghetti dinner we decided to go out and try to photograph the moon. A nice warm desert night with a nearly full moon, so just about perfect!
After our moon shots, we decided to have some fun with flashlights and long exposure photography. My sister (Lap Dog Knits) and brother-in-law were my "photo-models" and good sports about trying different ideas.
We used a flashlight for selective lighting... and a 20 second exposure!
B&W version of my sister and brother-in-law in their truck.  15 second exposure.
Lap Dog Knits walking with a flashlight during a 20 sec. exposure... looks ghost-like!
I like the lights of the city in the background.
I used PS to make this photo look a little like a painting.
My favorite shot... Brother-in-law waving his cell phone, and sister waving a flashlight.
I guess we're easily entertained!!
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20 comments:

  1. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJune 3, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Excellent job on the moon. Fun stuff with the lights. I always think about doing that when in the desert but by that time in the evening I'm too lazy...okay, tired to go out and do it.

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  2. LeahJune 3, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    looks like fun....love the last one too!!

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  3. MinoruJune 4, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    Hi! I looked your many photos. There are many beautiful photos. I was impressed very much.
    The moon is very beautiful too.

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  4. ShannaJune 4, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Your photography is magnificent. I loved looking through your blog. This post is inspiring and entertaining, something the husband and I would enjoy trying:-)

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  5. Kathryn DycheJune 4, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Looks like you guys had fun. Love the moon and the first ghost like image, very cool.

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  6. NancyJune 4, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    How cool and creative! You have the best ideas.

    Thanks for sharing at YSB this week! xoxo

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  7. Lap Dog KnitsJune 4, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    That was so fun...love the last shot..it's true
    A full moon, a couple of flashlights, a great photographer and two odd looking models and you've got the perfect recipe for a good time.

    Let's do that again soon!!

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  8. TexWisGirlJune 4, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    you're so creative. my fave was the 2 of them sitting in their car!

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  9. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJune 4, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Wow - these are so much fun - lucky you to have willing participants. That moon is just stunning.

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  10. Stephani CochranJune 4, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on the sky photos I had posted! These are all fun shots. It looks like you are not afraid to experiment and get outside of the box. I need to do that more. - I just started a new linkup today called Weekend Wrap-Up. It's just a place to share a bit about our weekend in photos. You can link up this post or maybe next week! Thanks again for stopping by!

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  11. SandyJune 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    These are so wonderful. I can't believe that moon shot. Awesome! =)

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  12. Icy BCJune 4, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Oh you guys had such awesome fun, and great experiments too! I like all the different shots.

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  13. Oakland Daily PhotoJune 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Are you prepping for the partial eclipse of the moon and the transit of Venus?

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  14. Amy BurzeseJune 4, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Very creative! I have to work on a moon shot! You all inspire me.

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  15. desertsandbeyondJune 5, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Dang it! You always get the coolest shots! Hey, neighbor! I took swimming lessons at the Sierra Madre pool...the one next to the cemetery. I always thought it was creepy taking lessons right next to the cemetery. My cousin dared me once to walk through the cemetery at night and I refused! I spent many a summer up there swimming. I have many fond memories of Sierra Madre!

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  16. SandyCarlsonJune 5, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    These are amazing!

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  17. AnonymousJune 5, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    SO much fun... I've done that a couple times! LOVE that last shot most... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #33!

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  18. Diane AZJune 6, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I really enjoyed these cool shots! My faves are the blue and orange ghost-like and the one with the city lights and bright hair.

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  19. EG CameraGirlJune 7, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Very artsy! LOVED this collection of photos.

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  20. JudyJune 8, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    That moon shot is fantastic! I love the last capture, with the people waving flashlights - they look like they have no arms - the arcs are just "there"!!

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