This weekend, I got my road bike all tweaked and ready for the Spring. I wanted to try a random shot of my bike for today's post, and I like the results. Just to clarify what you're looking at: a long-exposure (4 seconds) of a spinning wheel lit from the side with a flashlight. I didn't have a good dark back drop, so I used my wife's black car and turned off the lights in the garage. Then I tweaked my settings until I got the results I wanted.

Location: Dark Garage
Camera: Canon Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L

Nicely done! ????? · 2010-03-07: 22:55

Glad you explained that - I'd have never guessed! Cool idea and great creativity! Turned out nicely! lgnelson · 2010-03-07: 23:26

That's what I'm talking about! McGyver all the way...it's the only way to go. Great shots...very cool. ILike2Photo · 2010-03-07: 23:33

I like the 1st shot....nice.... ????? · 2010-03-07: 23:46

John, you were always clever - and this just proves it! Shot #2 is just awesome! Don't know how these could have turned out any better. djnana · 2010-03-08: 10:00

Great photos. wildduck · 2010-03-08: 11:22

very cool! paulamarquis · 2010-03-08: 22:31

These are so neat! I love the McGyver-ish ways of the photo as well!! Good thinking! PhotoGirlRen · 2010-03-10: 11:20

Beautiful shots - looks like you shot these in a professional studio! tennischick · 2010-03-14: 23:24

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