Painting with Light

shutter: 30

aperture: f/3.5

ISO speed: 100

camera: Sony SLT-A33

Within the past year, I have seen many pictures of people with bright light lines above or around them, spelling out words or resembling figures. I was so intrigued by these images, and was always curious as to how to create such a thing. Going into this project was exciting, as I had the perfect opportunity to experiment with painting with light.

I went into the darkroom for one period, and came out completely satisfied with this one picture. This was my first picture, which I assumed was going to be a complete tester and experimental piece while creating it. 

I really enjoy this picture, because of the crazy and random lines forming a realistic looking picture. The majority of painting with light pictures I see are very surreal looking pictures, as their concept was surreal. I find my picture more realistic because the picture portrays the image of a science lab, with different forms of light from and experiment coming out from the overhead machines which could also resemble overhead lamps. I really enjoy the shadow of the light on the black shinny surface of the table, as it is the main feature reason why the picture look realistic.