World Image Issue 43 April 2017

Many issues ago the magazine ran a series of
images using light by photographer Alan Griffiths.
We wondered if Alan’s work would inspire others
to have a go at something new. Imagine my
surprise when this image appeared.
I forgot to ask Sarah if she really was inspired by
Alan’s images to try this out, but we can hope.
This image was created using the technique of Light
Spinning, in this instance using a home made jig from a bike
wheel .
Light is not the only way in which we can experiment with
imagery. Another of Sarah’s new toys is a ‘drip kit’. You can
make your own in various ways, there are probably as many
ways as people trying them out, but there are a few things that
apply with equal importance to every method.
The first of these is timing, you can get a remote release that
can be programmed to fire the shutter on detection of
movement, sound, and even light, the hard way is manually using
hand eye co-ordination.
This is the same method I use when trying to photograph birds
flying to and from a feeder, I miss more times than I like to admit,
but the principle is the same and you do get better with practice.
The second point to be aware of is the subject matter, for example,
some liquids react better than others, try to get these images using
treacle and the result would be very different.
Finally, and probably most important, is the lighting and the
exposure used. Stronger lighting allows for a higher ISO and thus a
faster shutter speed to freeze the motion. This is a question of
balance between the two.
It is great to see members of the Society and the
Magazine trying new ideas, inspiration can be gained
from anywhere and everywhere if we are willing to look
for it.
Gordon
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