Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Buuuueller?
No one image has made me look crazier than this one. ever. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
Man, those clouds move fast!
Imagine yourself on a gorgeous beach, in a resort. People are wrapping up their day slowly. This guy shows up with a backpack the size of California. He starts pulling stuff out like Mary Poppins. A big camera, a big lens, a big tripod, big filters. He starts setting up. The light is changing FAST. So he’s waay into the water and then he starts jumping all around the place, gesticulating like a mad man. Will he ever find a decent composition? That’s what the gathering crowd seems to be thinking. Oh Miracle, he looks like he has. Ffeeeew.
But wait! What’s that he’s pulling out of his bag? He’s running again? Why is he leaving his camera behind? Oh wait. What’s that flashing? He’s flash painting every single one of these poles? Look at the fool running around like, well, a fool, frantically trying to light every one of these pews during the 30s exposure …The crowd keeps getting larger…
By the time I am done, there’s about 20 people watching, wondering what this fool (me) is up to…
Oh well, not the first time I work hard at making a fool of myself…hopefully the drinks will help me forget 
Remind me to tell you about the sunset dance someday…some day…
On an unrelated topic, if you are interested, I will be reviewing the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 lens here on the blog next Tuesday.
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Brilliant! Thanks for the explanation. I would never have figured that you flash-painted the pilings.
The key is to always keep your eyes open for new opportunities and not be afraid to try something new. Landscape photography is rarely associated with flash, yet I think there is a lot to explore there…
Just what I needed to hear today…this year. I worry far too much how I look instead of how the images will look. Thanks for the reminder!
Glad I could be of service
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Fear of failure (or of taking risks) is probably the biggest obstacle to creativity.
To look a fool to get a shot like this is worth every second. Who are the real fools the one’s to embarrassed to try, or the ones who see a great photo and go for it. Excellent photo.
Thanks Stephen. While it’s very hard to let go of our inhibitions, it’s likely the single most important key to success.
‘Tis a beautiful image, definitely worth the energy (both the light and the exertion) that you expended to get it. I work mostly on a smaller scale in nature, but it’s not unusual for me to use flash to bring out details in dark parts of a sunlit or backlit subject. Most of my subjects move in the breeze, so light painting isn’t normally an option, but maybe I should try it to see what sort of effect I get.
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