Lily "painted" with light

This is an experiment using the painting with light technique. It was taken in darkness and the flower was gently 'brushed' with a flashlight with an optical fiber attachment to achieve the narrow light beam.

What do you think of the result?

I think it certainly looks great! I like the warm feeling that one gets from this pic. It's definitely creative too! Wished I could do something like that. Great job!

I do not know this technique that seem at first complicated! but the result is outstanding!

Unusual and creative, nice comp, 6/6

Reminds me of the star-fruit(?) Highly skilled & creative.

Finally, a flower pic that is more than just a pretty flower! Try it in Black and White. I think you'll get something with even more oomph.

Here's what it might look like in B&W

I think it's a stunning success. Very well done, sir!

 

Did you modify the end of the flashlight?

Edward, Thanks for the suggestion on the B&W version. Actually some time ago I had a personal project on B&W macro; a hard project I found.

In this particular case, I find that the uneven light becomes more visible when you reduce the image to gray levels and the warm feeling is gone. What do you think?

-regards, Gerard.

Christopher,

I used an optical fiber attachment for the flashlight. Sounds fancy, but it's actually a cheap accessorie. See here: http://www.tadspoles.com/catalog/product_5073025_Fiber_Optic_Adapter_AA_7.html

-regards, Gerard

Excellent. AND, thank you, now I can order some fishing gear for the approaching flounder season, too.

Excellent effect. Love also the B&W version.

Stunning result Gerard. It's a glowing star! Nicely saturated with excellent dof and sharpness.

Fantastic treatment. Grabs me.