Hi Ho Hivers,
I didn't get up to any Light Painting this weekend as the weather was good to go out with my mate and get some chill time, hammock camping in some old woodland.
I did manage to get out on Monday night (uhmmm a worknight!) to meet up with another photographer who had found an amazing woodland that was carpeted in Bluebells as far as the eye could see, very generous of him to show me this undisturbed spot.
I have only used fireworks a handful of times in my LP shots as they can be a little unpredictable. Wire wool, sparklers and cake fountains and fire can be a lot of fun but again a lot of consideration has to be given to the environment you are in. Fireworks, I think are best in the hands of professionals but are also a lot of fun. So here's some shots from firework displays in Poole and Bournemouth. Oh, and a shot of Poole's Twin Sails Bridge.
This landmark structure is the first bridge of its type to be built in the the world. Construction began in May 2010 with completion and opening planned for late February 2012. Problems with the road surface caused the bridge to remain closed although the opening ceremony and visit by The Princess Royal went ahead in early March 2012. Its unique triangular-shaped lifting leaves reflect Poole's proud maritime and industrial heritage. When the bridge is up, the two lifting leaves symbolise the sails of a yacht.
Fireworks over Twin Sails Bridge
Firework Display over Bournemouth and Poole Beaches
Bournemouth gets so busy in the last few years and getting a good spot to shoot from was too difficult the last time I went, so I gave up and went somewhere else to Light Paint. I might have to try this year if the weather allows.
Playing around with ICM Photography and Fireworks
I Hope you have enjoyed my post, and it has "sparked" your interest It is great going through these old shots.
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