13Light Painting and Light Drawing
Light painting is one way to create a strong focal point for your nightscape images. Light painting involves intentionally illuminating part or the entire foreground object. It is so-named owing to its similarity to “painting” specific objects within the scene, except with a beam of light instead of a paintbrush. There are many tools that you may use to accomplish this: a flashlight, headlamp, fire, or even candles! Two examples are shown in Figure 13.1.
The effect of light painting can be profound, and can transform an otherwise dull image. To see the effect of light painting on the feel of a scene, compare ...
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