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An Orb in Brooklyn

© Jeff E Jensen

An Orb in Brooklyn

Uploaded: October 26, 2013

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75 Sec - f/18 - ISO 100 - 19mm
Canon 5D Mk III - Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L


Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 75/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 19.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Stephen Shoff October 26, 2013

Pretty cool, Jeff. #1550097

Dale Hardin October 27, 2013

This is amazing, Jeff and I don't mean the orb. As a matter of fact, it's almost a distraction from the beauty of the shot. Had no idea the bridge had colors like that. #10882012

Kalena Randall October 27, 2013

Wow! This is awesome, Jeff! Very cool!
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Susan Williams October 27, 2013

Beautiful capture, Jeff. The lighting and colors of the bridge and sky are fantastic. I like it with the orb, but think you have a very strong image without it, as well. #10882401

Michael Kelly level-deluxe October 27, 2013

I agree with Dale. Nice addition to your Orb series, but I think it is a great shot of the bridge and the orb is not necessary to the shot. Do you have one without it? #10882417

Dale Hardin October 27, 2013

This is a very good example of studium and puctum. After you look that up and read all the weird explanations, I'll tell you in layman's terms what it really means. :o) #10882436

Peter W. Marks October 28, 2013

First of all Jeff, I find myself agreeing with both points of view- 'i.e. with the orb or without the orb'. As it is still only 6.45am and I am off to the gym in a few minutes I haven't time to research what the overall thinking is behind your orb series, so just for the moment this is a rather interestingly lit image of the bridge and I will come back to it later.
Dale managed to get my brain neurons firing on all cylinders this morning with his Studium and punctum.(you had a typo there dale; there is an 'n' in punctum). But I will just say I had never previously heard these words although perhaps seeing schoolboy Latin roots in there it set me off researching them. I will not try to steal Dale's thunder by explaining them, but as I started the exercise with my first coffee at 4.45am (it's the bladder you know) :0) and have read several hundred words on the subject there is plenty to think about. Thanks Jeff, thanks Dale.
#10882666

Jeff E Jensen October 28, 2013

I'm really enjoying the mixed responses to this image. As stated, the shot of the bridge by itself is a strong image (no, I don't have a version without the orb), and the orb adds a conflicting element. I think this image really illustrates why I'm so drawn to light painting. There is a tension that is created by the addition of these elements that just shouldn't be there. This tension really draws me into the image and keeps me coming back. I'm also finding that the images that I'm creating with these orbs are becoming more and more intriguing to me. I still love the steel wool, fireworks, fire, etc., images, there's just something about these orbs that keeps drawing me in. I'll be in Chicago and Atlanta in a couple of weeks, I'm really looking forward to adding to this collection. #10882792

Susan Williams October 28, 2013

I'm curious how you got the orb so far from the camera. You've really mastered light painting and all of the images you've shown are intriguing and beautiful. This one is especially intriguing because the dual subjects - the bridge and the orb - are so well balanced, and the details and lighting keep the viewer interested. It's hard to leave it. Does it get any better than that?

Where will you be in Atlanta and what dates? #10882827

Debbra Bailey October 28, 2013

I think this is fantastic Jeff! #10882842

Dale Hardin October 28, 2013

Peter, thanks for catching the typo. #10882852

Elaine Hessler October 28, 2013

Very cool-I love the symmetry-it is perfectly lined up in every way.

Orb is cool.

Idea for you in Chicago-go do some light painting at night with the Bean.

One more thing-not sure if you use this, but light painters here in CLE put their steel wool in an egg beater-may give you the ability to make new shapes... #10883262

Debbie E. Payne October 28, 2013

Great image, with and without. But maybe I like it without just a tad more because I think of the orbs being more predominant within a darker space, it that makes any sense. #10883506

Jeff E Jensen October 29, 2013

Again, I'm really enjoying the mixed response to this image. Good stuff.

Susan - I'm not sure I understand your question. The orb is where it is cause that's where I spun it. I had a friend with me who stayed by the cameras (not overly comfortable leaving $5k of gear alone in NYC) and fired the shutters when I started spinning.

Elaine - Are you talking about a wire whisk? If so, I've used one in the past and several of my friends prefer them over the binder clip that I use with steel wool, but I'm not sure how I would get different shapes from that. And, the Bean is on my list for next week as well as a couple of other places in that area.


One more note, even though this was after 10 pm, the bridge was still pretty busy so there was a good amount of foot and bike traffic that passed through the frame while the shutter was open. The long shutter and decent amount of ambient light easily made the people disappear. #10883660

Susan Williams October 29, 2013

Jeff - having the friend with you to fire the shutters answers my question. #10883671

Elaine Hessler November 01, 2013

Late, late, late. Yes, a wire whisk. With the binder you are limited to swinging it in a circle. With the whisk you can "draw" shapes-that's what I meant, which I am sure you know already if you've used the whisk... #10887875

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