Steel Wool Photography

[Derf]

I wanted to do this for a long time and John asked to do some night time photography on Friday, I used that as an excuse to play a little more than usual. I went out last night with my son's and went again tonight with Nick, Jack and John K. to do some more night time Steel Wool Photos.

DANGER: Fire Hazard is real when burning metal is flying 50 feet in all directions (as my car windshield wiper got destroyed!!!)

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-LPnrq4q/1/L/IMG0118-L.jpg

So I invited John but did not tell him what we were going to do. I only asked that he bring a 9 volt battery and his tripod. I did not want him to know what was about to go on as it is a little hard to explain this.

My tools were a simple whisk to put the steel wool in and I used found the first good use for that Crap Canon 7D camera strap! I never thought I was going to find any use for such a piece of S**t. If you have a Canon Camera strap on your camera, I feel very sorry for you... Sorry, back to Steel Wool
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-jB4qG3C/0/L/IMG0200-L.jpg


Here is the Video of John (NOT KNOWING WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN) as I explain what direction his camera should be in. F-7 to F-11 is good and low ISO and a nice long shutter, Bulb mode is almost a must.
VIDEO (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/18368963_bM7JLv#1416493606_zG5SVdw-A-LB)

Here are some of my results
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-wgJtV6p/1/L/IMG0093-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-P2jV4mD/1/L/IMG0095-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-JH59rBW/1/L/IMG0099-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-gKL8zqb/1/L/IMG0100-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-3hgjVpV/1/L/IMG0111-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-W8Vmxsf/1/L/IMG0113-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-Vvk5m4J/0/L/IMG9640-L.jpg
I know Cookie Monster is awesome....

In this shot you can see the Wad of Steel Wool shooting over the camera and it exploded on the front windshield of my car! I huge piece stuck to my windshield wiper and started really melting it good. I used the whisk to shoot it off the car because I did not feel like touching molten metal with my hands...
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-jdjxTCb/0/L/IMG0232-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-qkhrLPN/0/L/IMG0247-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-2KKqWgf/0/L/IMG0248-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-NSX8Xgf/0/L/IMG0264-L.jpg


Here is John giving it a whirl!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-8W9dPSz/0/L/IMG0254-L.jpg

Here are some more videos
SPINNING (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/18368963_bM7JLv#1416463438_bJvqP5q-A-LB)

Spinning 2 (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/18368963_bM7JLv#1416451905_8HmvwQf-A-LB)

Overhead (laugh was watching one of the pieces bounce off my son and seeing the look on his face!) I got hit a bunch of times by small pieces and it does not bother you when you get hit...Now if it sticks your screwed! (http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/18368963_bM7JLv#1416478612_V7xWZz5-A-LB)

[steve1840]

Fred, this is yet another post of yours that has me thinking. I have got to go try this now. I know what I'm doing sunday night!

[lijk604]

Was definitely a fun night. What Fred failed to mention though, was when you are spinning the strap that tightly, you are subject to a nasty blister on your finger, where the strap is rubbing. I'll post a few of my shots over the weekend, work first, process later.

[ANITIX87]

Awesome, awesome stuff. I need to get out and try all these techniques you're presenting.

TIS

[Derf]

Steel Wool info - Make sure you purchase 00, 000, or 0000 so it will light easily.... if you buy 0 you will have issues setting it on fire.

A lighter or a 9 volt works....9 volt works much better but be careful as I accidentally set it on fire 3 times by accident!!!! Keep the 9 volt FAR AWAY from it when transporting or you will torch your car!!!

[NIKV69]

Was definitely a fun night. What Fred failed to mention though, was when you are spinning the strap that tightly, you are subject to a nasty blister on your finger, where the strap is rubbing. I'll post a few of my shots over the weekend, work first, process later.

In dealing with fire or things of this nature you all should be using some sort of gloves. If not a fire suit lol.

[Derf]

In dealing with fire or things of this nature you all should be using some sort of gloves. If not a fire suit lol.

Wimp, If you look in the photos I was wearing short sleeve shirts and short sleeve pants!!!

[Greg_NY]

Fred, that's pretty amazIng. I love how the streaks of burning particles bounce on the ground. Really nice shots...

[eric8669]

Nice shots. missed all the fun again....

[Zee71]

Very neat to say the least.

[cancidas]

next time you plan something involving fire or anything explosive for that matter you HAVE to call me...

[lijk604]

Here are my shots from Fred's adventure the other night...
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6005/6015664982_1b1286d1a6_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6021/6015665530_0217affe99_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6015113749_c15a7d2c5a_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6003/6015666134_de0b426877_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/6015114525_a3dddc51f2_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6015115067_7c1d1aa92b_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6015115363_98c57c13bd_b.jpg

[steve1840]

These shots are absolutely amazing! I can't get enough of these.

[Derf]

I am planning on Tuesday with a Side of Aviation if anyone is interested? Should be a good 3 hours starting at sunset if anyone is interested! Please send me an email at [email protected]

[Big Tim #70]

I love the maniacal laugh out of Freddy when he see's John's results.

[Derf]

The video of Johns first shot was great because I was more excited than he was... It was the first time I had done it at dusk and the awesome blue in the sky was much better than I had hoped. For those who got in contact with me, it looks like we will be meeting at 7PM at Farmingdale for a side of aviation where we will be shooting this
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-kFh4wBr/0/M/i-kFh4wBr-M.jpg

and then a 15 minute ride to Sayville/Bayport area for some Steel Wool photography. If we are going out, we should have some aviation related stuff.

I figure KFRG from 7pm to around 9PM or so
then beach after.....sound good?

[steve1840]

Sound good???.....Sounds Great!

[lijk604]

Fred, I was still in shock, not knowing how what I just saw was going to come out, hence my lack of "excitement." :cool:
It's all good, looking forward to shooting the T-28 tomorrow. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there is something about that plane I really like.

[steve1840]

...looking forward to shooting the T-28 tomorrow. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there is something about that plane I really like.

I agree 100% John. There is just something about her.... Also, I am looking forward to my first nighttime aviation shoot.

[Derf]

It is the Name, Trojan just sounds Man-ly, and it makes us think about condoms and thus sex however it is not ribbed for her pleasure....THANK GOD!

[NIKV69]

Hope to join you guys though once we start the steel wool my car will be parked at minimum 300 yards away.

[Derf]

SHHHH NICK! I do not want to scare anyone!

[mirrodie]

awesome Fred! Very cool. You have me tossing around a new idea....


Anyway, got your call last week, was putting the kiddies in bed....exhausting!

[Derf]

Was definitely a fun night. What Fred failed to mention though, was when you are spinning the strap that tightly, you are subject to a nasty blister on your finger, where the strap is rubbing. I'll post a few of my shots over the weekend, work first, process later.

I had no problems until my last swing last night when the cord got the best of me. One good swing is all it took.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-S7CQ935/0/L/i-S7CQ935-L.jpg
No biggie but fun to look at! ;)

[steve1840]

I had no problems until my last swing last night when the cord got the best of me. One good swing is all it took.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-S7CQ935/0/L/i-S7CQ935-L.jpg
No biggie but fun to look at! ;)

Damn!

I really wish I didn't have to miss out on that last night Fred. But the later it got the more I WASNT looking forward to my 3 hour drive home. Definitely a HUGE thanks for making the night shoot of the L-39 possible as it was an awesome experience. Definitely looking forward to diving into the photos tonight after work.

[Fighting_falcon_51]

Some from the other night:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6203/6043444323_0145431c24_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043444323/)
Steel Wool Photography: Summer 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043444323/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6043444991_9432b8d687_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043444991/)
Steel Wool Photography: Summer 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043444991/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/6043446389_680f0b9f10_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043446389/)
Steel Wool Photography: Summer 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043446389/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6043445801_27435bdc90_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043445801/)
Steel Wool Photography: Summer 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043445801/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6043447233_36a3da17c5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043447233/)
Steel Wool Photography: Summer 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043447233/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr

More @ http://kjpgallery.com

[emshighway]

I had no problems until my last swing last night when the cord got the best of me. One good swing is all it took.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-S7CQ935/0/L/i-S7CQ935-L.jpg
No biggie but fun to look at! ;)

Yet another Steel Wool Photography related injury.

[Derf]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6043445801_27435bdc90_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043445801/)
Steel Wool Photography: Summer 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennethpagliughi/6043445801/) by Kenneth Pagliughi (http://www.flickr.com/people/kennethpagliughi/), on Flickr



More @ http://kjpgallery.com

Very well done Ken



Yet another Steel Wool Photography related injury.
You should have seen the look on my son's face when he had seen this on the way home...wanted to know why I was not crying. I told him I was....ON THE INSIDE and cracked a really big smile. What a great night!

[Derf]

I went down to the little lake in my apartment complex to take a few photos with my son and came up with these
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-ZMLCdMw/0/L/IMG2197-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-3wXKVfm/0/L/IMG2199-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-3trMPkr/0/L/IMG2200-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-ZFg4Z4h/0/L/IMG2201-L.jpg

[NIKV69]

Bowing to Fred.

[steve1840]

Awesome! I still have to break out the steel wool one of these nights.

[Derf]

Here is one more

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-5sSLXxm/0/L/smugshot2402512-L.jpg

[Roush6NY]

This is just awesome, Fred !!!! Btw that water tower looks like a space ship ready to take off ...

[Derf]

Here are a two from tonight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-XFcbpdz/0/L/bridge-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-KJsNV8L/0/L/Bridge2-L.jpg

[NIKV69]

Fred you so rock!

[steve1840]

Love the use of the overpass in these photos Fred. You definitely prove that there are plenty of different types of shots with the steel wool trick. Awesome.

[NIKV69]

Yep the way the steel wool on fire light up the trees and el is pretty epic

[Derf]

The trees were lit by the street light on the left, I ran up and popped the bridge about 10 times with my flash and then under the bride 10 times and the trees leading up to the bridge about 10 times on each side or they would have been black as leading up to the bridge is pitch black. In a second shot I did the steel wool and then used two layers in photoshop an only used lighten on the steel wool. I could have done it in one shot but I find multiple tripod shot has many advantages. I really should do a thread on why I do it that way.

[steve1840]

Yep the way the steel wool on fire light up the trees and el is pretty epic

You got that right Nick.

[Derf]

Steve is coming out tonight to do some Steel Wool shots....anyone want to come out and play?!?!?

Tonight at around 8PM in Sayville / Bayport area

[Derf]

Here is one from tonight...I can not wait to see Steve's crop
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-9gFmwF6/0/L/IMG9431-L.jpg

Yes John, I told you I had to do it!!!!

[steve1840]

Fred, thanks again for showing me this. I am definitely hooked. Now all I have to do is hope that some of my friends up here have enough balls to come out and have fun with this with me. I still can't believe you did that in the gazebo Fred. Epic!!

Here's my crop on it....
http://i51.tinypic.com/2la7inm.jpg

[steve1840]

Here's a few more from last night

http://i54.tinypic.com/1zy7915.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/s2bof9.jpg

http://i51.tinypic.com/2wcibk3.jpg

[NIKV69]

Nice stuff guys!

[Derf]

Went out last night....
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-7wx3rnJ/0/L/ShoreHam-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-8SF5FTZ/0/L/ShoreHam-Fire-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-4TD5dPd/0/L/ShoreHam3-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-q72kPTr/0/L/ShoreHam4-L.jpg

[steve1840]

WOW!!!! Those are awesome Fred! Done at sunset? Where were those done at?

[Derf]

Actually it was done after dark

Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant (Abandoned)

[steve1840]

Really? After dark? Wow, one of the shots looked like it had the last rays of sun shining in from behind the camera. Pretty cool.

How long were those exposures? 5 or 10 mins?

[Derf]

This is pretty far out east and your looking to the west towards western Suffolk, Nassau and NYC. You are seeing the light pollution in the distance.... If you ask me, the pollution looks especially nice last night!


http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-7wx3rnJ/0/L/ShoreHam-L.jpg

[moose135]

Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant (Abandoned)
Is it the steel wool, or the residual glow of the nuclear plant? :biggrin:

[steve1840]

I think I know where I would like to do some steel wool photos next time I'm down there for and have time.

[Derf]

Ontop of the Shelt Air fuel truck? Steve, I told you that we can not do this at the airport! lol

[steve1840]

Rats! Lol

[Derf]

Last night....Rainy and passing Gibbs Pond in Nesconset, I found a reason to stop for a quick exposure (probably about 7-9 minutes).

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-jvr438d/0/L/Gibbs-Pond-Nesconset-L.jpg

[Derf]

I made a video Tutorial
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What do you think???

[steve1840]

Great tutorial Fred. Definitely got me thinking about going out and doing some more shots one of these nights.

[NIKV69]

I am a fan of any video with Fred!

Could you do a vid on site with a demo?

[gonzalu]

Fred, EXCELLENT tutorial... one comment I would make is to either add to or edit your video to explain about the stop steps on the camera. Most cameras these days have an adjustable stop step for each of the three exposure components. On a Nikon camera, typically the Advance Amateur and certainly the Pro cameras allow for 1/3 stop, 1/2 stop and 1 full stop increments setable INDEPENDENTLY on each of the aperture control, shutter speed control and sensitivity control (ISO). In your video, it looks liek your particular camera is either set to 1/3 stop increments (or it is burned in that way) for aperture and full stop (1) for ISO. Just so no one is confused why they don;t get the times you get or otherwise.

I think for things like night shooting, it is far easier to have your camera set to one full stop increments to make it mathematically easier to calculate halving or doubling of light by each click stop :cool:

[gonzalu]

You know Fred, you must do a 3D video using the flat rotation technique as in the closing shot of your tutorial. Those sparks coming to the camera would lend themselves perfectly to 3D. :wink:

[Derf]

Some new shots
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-KW3FzMP/0/L/sparks-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-zW6CBjJ/0/L/sparks3-L.jpg

[steve1840]

Where were those new shots done? I definitely like the lighting in the first one.

[Derf]

FAIL

Everything in my entire life is in freefall and the crash is not going to be pretty! But tonight I figured I would escape just for a few hours and do something that would take my mind off of the turmoil I am in. I set out after work to do some steel wool shots in an abandoned VOR in Ridge and figured that for just a small moment in time I can do something different with it blowing up in my face..... BOY WAS I WRONG!

6:30 Leave work for Ridge, just a short 5 min ride from my new hole in the ground, I set off and need to pick up 3 D batteries for my Maglight. I have always had a passion for Maglights ever since I downed a half bottle of vodka while sitting in a lawn chair in a stream with my Mag light submerged in about 3 feet of water making the river glow from underneath. My maglight always had a charge and never was dead....before having children. Now I can not keep the batteries working for more than about 5 hours as my two little men always leave it on. One of the joys of parenting that I do not mind but sounds like a pain. Anyway, This silver polished mag light I found when my friend and I flew to fishers island and we were walking around an old WWII gun installation when It caught my eye! I had my last mag light stolen and got one for my birthday the day before but it was black. I gave that to an evil witch and kept the silver one for myself!

So I am going to take this picture tonight and I get out at the gas station and go to by the D cell batteries but quickly realize that I can not open the silver 3 D-cell mag-light. We put it in a vice at the gas station and still could not open it!!! I have this little cheezy flashlight that looks like it will last about 5 minutes and holds a temp charge from the sun (solar charging) and has 2 small non rechargeable batteries for emergency....Realizing that it being in the trunk for months has completely drained the rechargeable part of the flash light, this is what I am left with to go frolicking thru the woods on a 20 minute hike to find the VOR station that I visited 4 YEARS AGO!!!

So I park the car and I am off thru the forest, the brush had grown much more over the years and I had issues seeing with this tiny little toy light, checking GPS was USLESS as it kept jumping around and could not get a good fix. I walked for about 15 minutes and got into some really deep brush and was having a really hard time getting where I needed to go. I kept thinking that I was going to run into some homeless person that liked my 7D with all my lens' but I continued. It was not one of those nice little walks thru the forest as it was cool, Dark as the moon was almost non existent and was just praying that someone would jump out and pop a few caps into my ass! I followed the trail but as you would guess my light did not hold out and I was stuck in complete darkness. To make things worse I turned on my iPhone to get a fix on where I was and what I needed to do. I had to sit down with my eyes shut for about 2 minutes just waiting for my eyes to adjust to the now no light situation after looking at my iPhone. So now I am following a new trail for about another 5-8 minutes and that too goes into heavy brush and canopy coverings of about 10 feet, just enough to scare the bajesus out of you and then I see the road. Yes, I wound back exactly where I started!!! I NEVER GET LOST, I have an excellent sense of direction and I am the best person to go on a trek with! With all the issues with the light, I totally screwed myself.

I QUIT! I go home and I now start pulling apart the mag light. It takes 2 pipe wrenches and slamming it into concrete with more than the weight of my 200LBS fat ass to get the battery cover off and it is nothing but corrosion! I cut open a can of coke and set the flashlight bottom in it to let the coke eat the acid away and it works but those batteries are still welded into the maglight... It sits for hours and still I can not get it off! I take off the top and play around for 20 minutes removing the spring clip so I can remove the switch and light assembly.. slowly start to turn it side to side and BOOM!!!! The Fin thing goes off IN MY FACE and sounded like a 38!!!! My ears rang just the same as if I fired a 38 and I can not believe that the police were not called. I put up a fan to get the acid smoke out the door so I would not be breathing it in all night and now realize that when the battery blew up, it destroyed the switch and light assembly and now the light is totally screwed!

The worst part is that this was not my worst day this week by far....actually, this was my best day all week

Here is an old pictures I took of the old VOR station
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-5456d8D/0/M/i-5456d8D-M.jpg

[NIKV69]

Fred I am more happy you weren't injured by the battery acid. My Maglite kit. One that takes 3Ds and the small one on my belt that takes 2AA are also great tools I use. Sorry to hear it's gone! Hang in there bro!

[steve1840]

Speaking from personal experience Fred, I can only say things will get better. Keep your head up buddy!

I got my Mag lite in the truck, I'll be down Saturday all day. What say we go find that VOR station Sat night?

[threeholerglory]

on the bright side, even on his worst days, Fred still manages to blow something up. Glad you're alright man! If I were in that position I'm not sure which would look worse...my face or my pants.

[Derf]

The top battery blew up and the middle one had the center nipple blown into the battery an 1/8 inch...The battery is hard to see in this shot but the top is concave inward towards the center!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-CVKcCLd/0/L/i-CVKcCLd-L.jpg

[Derf]

Steve dragged me back last night to get some VOR shots and we killed the batteries in his mag light! Here are some of my results

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-HQJP9QG/0/L/Sparks-Steel-Wool-Photography-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-Tc8FKw4/0/L/Steel-Wool-Ridge-VOR-LI-NY-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-fvBmRnq/0/L/Steel-Wool-Ridge-VOR-Phots-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-4SbfBTg/0/L/Sparks-Steel-Wool-Photography-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-vHCkRL2/0/L/Steel-Wool-Ridge-photography-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-Wq68qpV/0/L/Abandoned-VOR-Ridge-Steel-Wool-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-f3qgKKL/0/L/Sparks-Steel-Wool-Photography-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-MnKgxLT/0/L/Steel-Wool-Ridge-VOR-L.jpg

[gonzalu]

Awesome!!!

[emshighway]

I have used MagLights since they came out and with EMS in the South Bronx they were necessary for several reasons.. Besides lighting the way, they were an all purpose tool for hammering, door stop car window opener, dog and people deterrent. I have found the great destroyer of a MagLight is the battery corrosion. But that hasn't been the end of the MagLight. I use to carry a 4 cell model and when the internals were damaged by corrosion we would just fill it with concrete and leave it behind the car seat just in case. Talk about a great people deterrent.

[Roush6NY]

You guys KILLED IT ............ Those are amazing Fred !

[moose135]

Very cool, Fred, very cool!

[gonzalu]

I have been very happy with the Costco Special TechLite Lumen Master 150 ($20 bucks for a pack of three) Not bad construction, and the XR-E LED is not bad... you want XP-C if you can find it and the cheapo plastic lens is poor as well as the AAA holder inside (ugh). Also not a real TACTICAL switch, instead a three position thingy that is kinda sucky. But for the price, oh man, these suckers are terrific!! SUPER bright and nice anodized construction and well polished reflector... too bad about the plastic lens otherwise the O rings to a fine job keeping moisture out!

http://www.amazon.com/TechLite-Master-High-Intensity-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B003VCL4XQ

[steve1840]

Fred, I had a blast doing those shots and thanks again for letting me drag you out there last night. Then again, it didn't seem at all like I had to twist your arm all that much. :tongue: I'm glad that we didn't get lost in the woods, I didn't fall through the roof of the station, and that my mag light actually had enough juice left to get us back out to the road.

Here's my versions of a few of the shots the shots....

http://i40.tinypic.com/sbt4ro.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/20zsa38.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/11r8aqo.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/zsuv42.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/2my9cvb.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/w010g0.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/358t6ys.jpg

[Greg_NY]

Great stuff guys!

[Derf]

http://i42.tinypic.com/zsuv42.jpg


Look at the spark hitting my tripod leg!!! Oh The HUMANITY!!!!!

I was sorry to hear that your Calverton F-14 shot did not come out
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-4rrrLT9/0/M/i-4rrrLT9-M.jpg

[steve1840]

I was sorry to hear that your Calverton F-14 shot did not come out
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-4rrrLT9/0/M/i-4rrrLT9-M.jpg

Haha! That is awesome! I'll post my Calverton F-14 photo tomorrow.

[Derf]

Did a few shots with Big Tim tonight and had a great time
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-VLrjXML/0/L/IMG9260-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-8NLg6jL/0/L/IMG9267-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-pBSC5SB/0/L/IMG9301-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-HS9PbBQ/0/L/IMG9291-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-brbCbTL/0/L/IMG9293-L.jpg

Now with all of these shots, I still got showed up by my 12 year old son using my 40D with my Tamron 28-75 2.8 and a really flimsy tripod worth about $.40c! He composed the image, focused using live view and took the shot all by him self while I was using my 7D with a 6.5MM. Very Proud!

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-kbtcRGm/2/L/IMG0055-L.jpg

[Chris S]

AWESOME shots Fred !!! I don't know who had more fun tonight, you or Big Tim !! Ha !! :wink::cool:

[Big Tim #70]

HAVE TOWER LADDER, WILL TRAVEL!

Had a great time tonight, the shots came out amazing!

[JDANDO]

Excellent!

[cancidas]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/Coram-FD-Truck-Shots/i-kbtcRGm/2/L/IMG0055-L.jpg


that's downright awesome!!!

[moose135]

Very cool - and at least you were prepared in case you set the place on fire! :rolleyes:

[steve1840]

Those shots are Epic!

[Derf]

Here is a new one from tonight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-RJLgscR/0/L/Steel-Wool-Photography-L.jpg

[Derf]

New one from tonight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-HZKkfZf/0/L/IMG0001-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-zZxvj4f/0/L/IMG0007-L.jpg

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Sparks/i-hfxZkTc/0/L/IMG9997-L.jpg