Ring of Fire

[Big V]

Just playing around on a Saturday night with the wireless remote...

[zafra52]

Wow! I had not idea that the light of a remote
could be picked up by the camera in such a fashion.
I like the results, well done!

[surenj]

Very tidy results indeed! Almost abstract... Loving it!

Tell us more about your setup etc... Where do you get steelwool for this purpose. What was your your rig for the wool? stuff em in a tin?

I had not idea that the light of a remote
could be picked up by the camera in such a fashion

I think he means that he was playing with steel wool but used the remote to trigger the camera?

[Wink]

Love the first one.
You can really see how far some of the sparks few out from the centre.

[wendellt]

this is innovative lve the first one, what is it exactly a sparkler?

[Big V]

Steel wool from a roll nade into a ball and attached to a length of wire about 50 cm. SIFA steel wool works well and comes in a box - available from hardware stores and larger supermarkets. You have to use a butane lighter to warm it up and when you see it glow spin like crazy to get the air flowing and bam burning steel wool. 13 seconds, 200 Iso and f11 should be a good starting point for you all. Enjoy!!

[fozzie]

Big V - excellent work.

The third one is my pick of the lot, as you are illuminating the house/building in the background, just works so well

[stubbsy]

Virgs

The creativity of people here never ceases to amaze me. I didn't even know you could get steel wool to burn

I find it hard to pick between these, but #3 is ahead by a nose for me as the circle around you draws the eye strongly and, as already said, there's the contrast of the illuminated building behind you.

[biggerry]

Awesome stuff - I have seen examples of this technique, however each time I see it it always makes me go 'wow cool' - I gotta give that a try!

You have to use a butane lighter to warm it up and when you see it glow spin like crazy to get the air flowing and bam burning steel wool.

safety glasses optional

I reckon this technique on some inner city graffitti would be the ticket, anyone wanna post bail for me soon?

13 seconds, 200 Iso and f11 should be a good starting point for you al

Thanks for the heads up on the camera details for your setup, this kinda of info goes a long way!

[Matt. K]

Outstandingly cool! brilliant!

[DanielA]

What a great series.
The first one for me. It has an industrial statue-of-liberty sort of look.

Daniel

[aim54x]

Awesome images there Virgs. thanks for the set up info....

Gerry be sure to let me know if you are going to try this!

[surenj]

I reckon this technique on some inner city graffitti would be the ticket, anyone wanna post bail for me soon?

Dude, the bail for arson can be quite high!
We will need a place that doesn't have any flammable things; fire extinguisher; safety glasses.... Quite a dangerous exercise if you ask me. We could do it somewhere near the coast at a sunset though.... Make sure the fire ban is not in place.

[surenj]

Thanks BigV for the info re: wool etc.

After looking at your pics a few more times, I prefer the statue of liberty look.

[Big V]

It is surprising how safe this is, the steel wool sparks go out very quickly and those that dont are easily stomped on. Dont do it near dry vegetation though or it may be a different outcome. Of course being by the river we had to try it in the water, let me tell you the murray is cold this time of year!

finding an elevated area seems to give a better result..

[Willy wombat]

Im off to buy some steel wool and a lighter.

Sweet pics mate!

[chrisk]

Im off to buy some steel wool and a lighter.

Sweet pics mate!

couldnt pay a better compliment than that. x2
superb execution of a great idea.

[Big V]

Do it - you will love the results and you can be as creative as you want. It is excellent fun!

[surenj]

I am guessing you used some of this?

http://www.hardwaredelivered.com.au/store/products/Steel-WoolHobbPkFine-%2800%252d0%2950g.html

They seem to have a hobby pack!

[Big V]

That is the brand but I brought the larger size 500gm in a box - hardware store 11 dollars.

[gstark]

Great work; wonderful images.

will need a place that doesn't have any flammable things; fire extinguisher; safety glasses.... Quite a dangerous exercise if you ask me. We could do it somewhere near the coast at a sunset though.... Make sure the fire ban is not in place.

Yes to all of the above.

I must admit that I'm more than a little concerned that Wendell is expressing some interest in trying this.

[blacknstormy]

WOW - absolutely love this !!!!
Always wanted to learn fire twirling, maybe I don't have to