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\"Abstract
Fun with Christmas tree lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you feeling like your photography needs an extra motivational kick? Do you want to try something a bit different and challenge your creativity? How about setting yourself a photographic \u2018study\u2019 or \u2018mini-project\u2019 on one single subject, to be undertaken in one single sitting?<\/p>\n

I was motivated to do a mini-study one recent Christmas holidays when I was admiring the decorative lights on our Christmas tree. These multi-coloured lights made a cheerful and festive glow in our darkened living room and my mind soon turned to pondering the different ways I could photograph them. Not to be dissuaded by the late hour \u2013 it was nearly 10pm \u2013 I eagerly grabbed my camera and started to formulate a plan. My goal was to explore several different photographic techniques and see what varied effects I could produce.<\/p>\n

Get Moving – Zoom Zoom<\/h3>\n

I tried a few \u2018static\u2019 shots first, but felt this approach would be fairly limited, so instead, I began to focus on images which would contain movement in one form or another.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Speed Warp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I started out with a simple, continuous zoom burst with a one second exposure. \u2018Speed Warp\u2019 was one of the very early shots in the series and this particular technique was the first one which sprang to mind.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Enlightening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I followed the continuous zoom burst with a more staggered, jerky zoom effect where I would zoom, pause, zoom, and pause within a two second exposure.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Light Burst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s another take on the zoom burst \u2013 this time I\u2019ve zoomed in and out, and in and out within the single exposure.<\/p>\n

On Closer Inspection<\/h3>\n

I decided to move in closer for these next few shots and experiment with moving the camera to create different shapes.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Waterfall of Light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is a more curvaceous interpretation, reminding me of a cascading waterfall.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Boxed In<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Experimenting with more geometric shapes, \u2018Boxed In\u2019 plays with squares.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Triangular<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And as the title suggests, \u2018Triangular\u2019 explores these recurring patterns.<\/p>\n

Panning Action<\/h3>\n

I also tried some rapid, horizontal panning shots.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Gone in a Flash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘Gone in a Flash’ is a straight pass without any additional camera movement. While I enjoy the grand, sweeping gesture, I decided to get a little more adventurous and moved the camera within the pan. I managed to achieve some quite different effects…smooth and flowing.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Sine Wave and Loop the Loop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then more angular and distinct \u2013 ‘Arrhythmia’ reminds me of a heart rate monitor while ‘V Formation’ is even more quirky.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Arrhythmia and V Formation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I finally decided to change the orientation of my panning action and made a vertical pan instead.<\/p>\n

\"Abstract
Fairy Lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I enjoy this shot as I think it retains the shape of the Christmas tree quite well. In fact, \u2018Fairy Lights\u2019 was taken near the end of my photo shoot and is really the culmination of all of the previous experimentation and refinement.<\/p>\n

Take the Challenge<\/h3>\n

\"AbstractI can highly recommend the challenge of a mini-study. They\u2019re great fun and will definitely get you thinking more diversely and creatively. I still have fond memories of that night when my Christmas lights began to dance in ways I\u2019d never imagined!<\/p>\n

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