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© Ryan Murphy
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Photo Info
UploadedJanuary 24, 2010
TakenJanuary 24, 2010
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 7D
Exposure1.3 sec at f/11
FlashNo Flash
Focal Length120 mm
ISO100

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Photo license: © All rights reserved

This effect was achieved entirely in-camera. I arranged the matchsticks as they appear in this photo. Then I focused on the four innermost matches. I set the exposure to be 1.3 seconds and zoomed out as the shutter was open.

24 responses

  • Max Patrick Haynes

    Max Patrick Haynes gave props (24 Jan 2010):

    really cool!

  • Lêda Nardelli

    Lêda Nardelli gave props (24 Jan 2010):

    very creative!

  • ashton gosnell

    ashton gosnell gave props (24 Jan 2010):

    this is honestly one of the coolest pictures ever.

  • andhika andri puar

    andhika andri puar gave props (24 Jan 2010):

    great... nice picture..

  • MARCO MEYO

    MARCO MEYO   gave props (24 Jan 2010):

    Fantastic! Very CoooL!!

  • Aaron Schaub

    Aaron Schaub gave props (25 Jan 2010):

    I totally dig the pattern! Now the $64 Question is what does it look like on fire? ;-)

  • Burak BAYINDIRLI

    Burak BAYINDIRLI gave props (25 Jan 2010):

    Wow, thats nice!

  • misha otaared

    misha otaared gave props (25 Jan 2010):

    wonderful, dynamic capture

  • wijnand loven

    wijnand loven   gave props (25 Jan 2010):

    Match of the week! Hypnotizing! Cheers

  • Sandro Rota

    Sandro Rota gave props (27 Jan 2010):

    Totally eye-catching

  • Tim Foltz

    Tim Foltz gave props (27 Jan 2010):

    Ryan, great job on this.

  • Cristina Gallegos

    Cristina Gallegos gave props (29 Jan 2010):

    Now, THAT is technique!

  • Irvin Kelly

    Irvin Kelly (Deleted) gave props (30 Jan 2010):

    This is stunning. I love it, the things we create out of almost nothing is incredible.

  • Ryan Murphy

    Ryan Murphy said (30 Jan 2010):

    Thanks everyone!

  • Elizabeth Saporito

    Elizabeth Saporito gave props (3 Feb 2010):

    Amazing!

  • Adriana Bogani

    Adriana Bogani (Deleted) gave props (11 Feb 2010):

    outstanding. Very inspirational

  • Sara Elena

    Sara Elena gave props (13 Feb 2010):

    Wow!!! great composition!!!!!

  • Betsy Barron

    Betsy Barron gave props (16 Mar 2010):

    awesome!

  • spillthewine

    spillthewine gave props (14 Jun 2010):

    love it!

  • misha otaared

    misha otaared gave props (28 Jul 2010):

    such a kewl image -- great work.

  • David Bowkett

    David Bowkett (Deleted) gave props (28 Jul 2010):

    Very cool visual effect, I really like it!

  • Catherine Hadler

    Catherine Hadler gave props (26 Oct 2010):

    outstanding!

  • oliver echevarria

    oliver echevarria gave props (14 Apr 2012):

    simply amazing!

  • Sarah Springer

    Sarah Springer   gave props (10 Jun 2012):

    Most excellent! Voted

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