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Published: 2005-03-20 09:41:36 +0000 UTC; Views: 1867; Favourites: 60; Downloads: 510
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Description Self-portrait with Sarah [link]

This one took quite a while to get right as the whole "not moving while you lightpaint yourself with your other hand" thing turned out to be a lot harder than I expected. Many, many thanks to Sarah for sticking with a difficult pose until I got it right.

Dave
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Comments: 52

cukuturko [2007-03-09 11:49:48 +0000 UTC]

cool
really amazing

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DaveMc In reply to cukuturko [2007-03-15 21:29:36 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Mike [2005-09-08 08:00:07 +0000 UTC]

fantastic work!

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DaveMc In reply to Mike [2005-09-08 22:26:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! My first attempt at a self-portrait, cunningly softened by the addition of a nude to distract the viewer.

Dave

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xofateox [2005-05-06 13:42:59 +0000 UTC]

Beautifully mesmerizing!

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CristianaApostol [2005-05-06 10:06:57 +0000 UTC]

You are great, this is a great inspiration for me; i had almost lost the will to do something with lightpaint. Maybe i will try out some new ideas in the near future.. Thanks for sharing this

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DaveMc In reply to CristianaApostol [2005-05-15 19:11:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. This sort of stuff is just great fun to do.

Dave

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evillusion79 [2005-04-16 09:13:42 +0000 UTC]

this is a wonderful effect...simply stunned by the fact that it is done in camera and not in computer.

so much i need to learn about photography.

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DaveMc In reply to evillusion79 [2005-04-16 12:53:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, you can do a lot with more "traditional" techniques, and often it's easier as you can see immediately if it's working.

Dave

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schizo-stock [2005-04-02 23:34:27 +0000 UTC]

wow, good job!

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waldemar-pfordte [2005-04-01 20:38:12 +0000 UTC]

Great concept, executed beautifully... and even more so because i love the whore succubus/incubus lore.

this is a

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DaveMc In reply to waldemar-pfordte [2005-04-02 09:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. The title did seem to fit the more-than-slightly creepy look this shot has.

Dave

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waldemar-pfordte In reply to DaveMc [2005-04-02 16:40:54 +0000 UTC]

sure, any time.

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Lasarus69 [2005-03-22 21:44:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Looks fun *g*

Yep, you do look mildly evil.

Enjoyed reading the Artist's Comments, too

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DaveMc In reply to Lasarus69 [2005-03-22 22:06:07 +0000 UTC]

Lightpainting is always a hoot. Lightpainting yourself is a slightly fraustrating hoot, and frequently involves a lot of swearing.

Dave

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Fouche [2005-03-22 17:31:00 +0000 UTC]

very good

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edit-b [2005-03-22 06:47:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow!

Very cool stuff man
I like this style of photography, I look forward to your future peices

Take care
B

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foureyes [2005-03-21 15:34:34 +0000 UTC]

your series of 'light painting' have captivated my imagination,
....very creative work, it takes photography to a higher artistic level.

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DaveMc In reply to foureyes [2005-03-21 20:09:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I have a lot of fun with them. My speciality is keeping models amused by tripping over things in the dark on the way back to the camera...

Dave

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cziiki [2005-03-21 15:17:29 +0000 UTC]

is this Sarah from Glasgow? fun pic. the challenges are the ones that lead to feelings of satisfaction when you make them work!

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DaveMc In reply to cziiki [2005-03-21 19:47:44 +0000 UTC]

Yes. Her photography portfolio is on here [link]

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IncognitoGeek [2005-03-21 05:13:59 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! Like every other piece of work in your gallery! How in the world do you get that effect with the lights? What kind of lights do you use? I've done bulb shots pefore but I've <> never been able to do something as "electric" as that!

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DaveMc In reply to IncognitoGeek [2005-03-21 19:55:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. I use normal pocket flashlights - I have lots of the damn things now.

1. Open shutter.
2. Wave flashlight around.
3 Close shutter.
4. Repeat until you get something you like or the model gets bored and brains you with your tripod.

Dave

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IncognitoGeek In reply to DaveMc [2005-03-22 01:37:48 +0000 UTC]

Now that is awesome! I'd love to try that out... and those pocket flashlights sound like a good idea too!

Careful not to leave any of the sharper tripods lying around hehehe... so how long did it take you to get a shot that you liked?

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spoco2 [2005-03-21 03:57:27 +0000 UTC]

Sensational stuff... Really wonderful effect with a great sense that the light really has touchpoints on her... wonderful.

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JwktheHempMonkey [2005-03-20 22:26:30 +0000 UTC]

Awesome stuff, really sexy.

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DaveMc In reply to JwktheHempMonkey [2005-03-20 23:56:35 +0000 UTC]

I give Sarah all the credit for any sexyness in this image

Dave

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Oatcakes In reply to DaveMc [2005-03-21 17:04:54 +0000 UTC]

ha ha! Me sexy?? Whit you on about?

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DaveMc In reply to Oatcakes [2005-03-21 19:44:48 +0000 UTC]

Well it sure as hell isn't me... :-P

Dave

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NavVar [2005-03-20 21:53:28 +0000 UTC]

How do you make this????? verry cool!!!!

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DaveMc In reply to NavVar [2005-03-20 21:58:32 +0000 UTC]

It's very low-tech - just me, Sarah and a flashlight. The trick is to keep everything still except the light for the duration of the exposure.

Dave

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density-tmr [2005-03-20 20:20:25 +0000 UTC]

Very nice work - This is very thought out.

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firefly6 [2005-03-20 19:23:54 +0000 UTC]

wow! you look so.....wicked!!! Totally unlike the person that I am getting to know
I can't imagine how unconfortable Sarah must have been! Nice work my friend!

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DaveMc In reply to firefly6 [2005-03-20 20:08:39 +0000 UTC]

Sarah is a star. I've worked with her many times this last year and we always manage to create someting that I love. She's also a keen photographer herself - her DA page is linked above.

Wicked? Me? Well maybe just a little...

Dave

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hao-sama In reply to DaveMc [2005-03-20 21:35:32 +0000 UTC]

you do look pretty evil, it fits nicely into this photo

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DaveMc In reply to hao-sama [2005-03-20 21:50:44 +0000 UTC]

ha ha, yea that must be my hidden talents as a model shining through... Yea, that's it... I'm not evil, it's all just Blue Steel

Dave

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hao-sama In reply to DaveMc [2005-03-20 22:01:10 +0000 UTC]

don't have to be evil to pose evil sometimes. tame my photo teacher for example. he's one of the most kind hearted people i know. nor does he look evil. but my friend was able to pose him in such a way that he looks like an evil warlock or something XD it's great.

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hao-sama In reply to DaveMc [2005-03-20 21:35:06 +0000 UTC]

you do look pretty evil, it fits nicely into this photo

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midnightlennor [2005-03-20 18:29:17 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is amazing. yeah the work definatly paid off i must say

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hao-sama [2005-03-20 17:34:51 +0000 UTC]

very amazing.

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TheElessar [2005-03-20 16:27:32 +0000 UTC]

niceee

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lqdcobra [2005-03-20 14:38:05 +0000 UTC]

wow..this is electrifying!

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DarkAlicorn [2005-03-20 14:22:18 +0000 UTC]

The hard work paid off. Looks beautiful.

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subotaj [2005-03-20 13:39:36 +0000 UTC]

Perfect!

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King-Speen [2005-03-20 11:27:46 +0000 UTC]

Another amazing piecs of work how do you achieve the lighting effect - is the torch shining directly at the camera?

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DaveMc In reply to King-Speen [2005-03-20 12:23:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. You have to avoid shining the torch directly into the camera as that will cause lens flare.

Dave

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BubaFreak [2005-03-20 10:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Woow!!
I enchant the effect that you obtained!
movement, time and patience!

byes kisses!

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DaveMc In reply to BubaFreak [2005-03-20 11:21:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Much credit goes to Sarah for being a big part in making this work.

Dave

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Mizuho-Kazami [2005-03-20 10:27:50 +0000 UTC]

great piece of work!

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ShaDes-the-Sly [2005-03-20 10:11:00 +0000 UTC]

indeed a very cool piece, great work

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