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July 27, 2010
6:30 AM colours of the sky
[posted by Benz Roos]
6:30 AM series by Robert Weingarten
Not so sure about this 6:30AM photo series of Robert Weingarten, because it is a bit kitchy. However I really do like the change of light and the colours in the sky, espacially above the sea. The series illustrates thedifferent effect light can have in different wheater circumstances and position of the erth in certain seasons.
Here is the explanation from his website;”After making test pictures from various points around his ocean view home in Malibu, he decided to turn his normal working procedure upside down and inside out by creating a set of strict rules of engagement with the motif. The subject would be sky, sea, and city observed over the course of one year, beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31, 2003, and would be advanced every day he was at home. A number of key artistic decisions governed the outcome of the project. Weingarten established a single viewpoint, looking southeast over Santa Monica Bay, from which every photograph in the series would be made with the camera in exactly the same position.
Each exposure would be made at precisely the same time of day – 6:30 am – measured by one quartz clock. All exposures would be made with the lens focused on infinity and at the same aperture of f/22. Just two variables were allowed into this disciplined scheme: the shutter speed of the lens, which would be adjusted faster or slower depending on the quantity and quality of light available at 6:30 a.m. each day; and, the most variable element of all, changes in the scene that were introduced by the forces of nature.-Weston Naef, Curator of Photographs, The J. Paul Getty Museum” -
July 21, 2010
Bioluminescence in the Gippsland Lakes
[posted by Benz Roos]
Bioluminescence in the Gippsland Lakes. Saturday 3rd January 2009
Bioluminescence in waves lapping at a beach in this 1.5 hour exposure on the Gippsland Lakes.
Phil Hart has taken lots of photos of Bioluminescence in Australia’s Gippsland Lakes. On his blog he has posted the photo’s and a story how this special natural phenomenon uniquely has accrued in the Australian lake. You can see his photo’s and read his story here. source:notcot
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May 7, 2010
Floating lights in the wind
[posted by Benz Roos]
Interesting LED light installation by Shih. Don’t know what to say about this artwork, but I do like floating lights in the wind. source: fashoningtechnology
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March 13, 2010
Golden waterfalls in Yosemite National Park
[posted by Benz Roos]
The Horsetall Falls turn gold around sunset
This photo was made by Rob Kroenert on February 18th 2010 in the Yosemite National Park. Every year during the month of February, the Horsetall Falls turn golden around sunset. This is really amazing and must be so worthwhile going to see this unbelievable lighting effect in reality.
In the last two weeks of February the sun is at a perfect angle to illuminate the waterfall and to turn it into gold. Here are some good tips and tricks to make a good photo of the waterfall. source: today and tomorrow -
February 2, 2010
Amphibious architecture by the living
[posted by Benz Roos]
Floating bacon light on the river
New York based designers the living have made a new project called amphibious architecture. Plastics tubes with bacons of light are floating in the river. The tube are measuring the quality of the water and the amount of fish. This data will be translated into the color of light of the bacon. The project must make visitors aware of the eco environment of the river. Although this is yet another eco awareness interacting dynamic light installation, I must admit I quit like this one! the hardware looks cool as well as you cab see here. Floating light on a river have some natural poetry, maybe because of the sparkling reflectance and movement. by the way the living have also made the interesting project: living light in Seoul. source:designboom
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