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Out for a Spin: Light Painting with Steel Wool

December 11, 2014 by Greg Molyneux

Two orbs of spinning steel wool to light paint a tree.

It’s pretty amazing what steel wool, wire whisks, 9-volt batteries, cameras on tripods, and some friends can do. And frankly, if you’ve already shelled out the cash for the camera and tripod this becomes cheap fun with pals. It’s best paired with dark nights, bonfires, and any libation of your choice. Every now and then—probably […]

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Photos from the archives

Sunset photo of layered pastel clouds, wood pilings, and a smooth water reflection
Sunset photograph of Antoinetta's Restaurant in West Creek, NJ
Sepia landscape photo of Cedar Run Dock Road salt marsh.
A vibrant HDR sunset taken bayside from Sunset Point in Ship Bottom, New Jersey.
Black-eyed Susan macro photo with bokeh and shallow depth of field.

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