[wildstar]

By wildstar 21 Aug 2013, 2:25 pm

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Wondering what you guys use to illuminate drains / tunnels when taking photo's?

Flash just doesn't cut it. I've seen some urbexers use what must be some form of battery powered oyster light that can be stuck to walls / ceilings.

What's recommended?

[dodger]

By dodger 21 Aug 2013, 4:21 pm

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Light painting is generally done with a long exposure and a torch/flashlight. There are heaps of other ways to do it (i.e. candles, glowsticks) but a torch is most common and also the easiest.

[Spades]

By Spades 21 Aug 2013, 6:16 pm

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Contact the Cave Clan. (caveclan.org)

they're a friendly bunch and they reply

[benderz]

By benderz 23 Aug 2013, 8:06 pm

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Light painting is generally done with a long exposure and a torch/flashlight. There are heaps of other ways to do it (i.e. candles, glowsticks) but a torch is most common and also the easiest.

The only intro to lightpainting you need.

Torch, tripod and long exposures.

Then start playing around with glowsticks, sparklers, steel wool, cathodes etc etc

[timdole]

By timdole 23 Aug 2013, 10:29 pm

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And if you aren't afraid of fire, wollspining...
60cm of rope tied to the end of a small wire whisk. Insert a ball of fine steel wool. Ignite. Spin. Enjoy.
(note it smells and might ignite dry leaves or your hair.)
Note: make sure it doesn't fly out, can cause dramas