## How each lighting effect builds up to a final Light Painting Image.

![2020_02_07_Blankensee (10)-LR-2.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmPZj6pfEYYM69LPERkypPqoQBGQnJ8a24geGKLjtuD1Nx/2020_02_07_Blankensee%20(10)-LR-2.jpg) 
Image 1

At first I started to light up the walls of the little chapel ruin to see how much time I will have and see what's the best angle to shine the light to get some nice texture of the wall.

![2020_02_07_Blankensee (2)-LR-2.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmTWkybLbXUwAwcBVdGxE9x8jtcqqLs5GPauAXWm3UAtjy/2020_02_07_Blankensee%20(2)-LR-2.jpg)
Image 2

After I confirmed that, yes there is enough time I would go and test if I can add the Light Plants to the wall. That added a few seconds to the exposure, yet it did not overexpose the image in any way. So yes there is more room for additional light features.

![2020_02_07_Blankensee (3)-LR-2.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmUGyfPfEHuRNjwsDFDcrUuU3n8n1iGqctB5zs34wfkFRt/2020_02_07_Blankensee%20(3)-LR-2.jpg)
Image 3

Then I would repeat the same procedure, but on top of that I also go behind the chapel and shed light into the forest. Comparing the different effects I can then decide more on my composition. What works and what I better do not. Not always more is better. Sometimes I would end up liking the early stage lighting the most. But hey I can do that when I come home.

![2020_02_07_Blankensee (9)-LR-2.jpg](https://images.hive.blog/DQmd1yK68EUjG5ayG9UbbaJYoCbQZKGAWQXfhD8qhVCENeG/2020_02_07_Blankensee%20(9)-LR-2.jpg)
Image 4

So after you have seen all the stages. What is your favorite? Number 1? 2 ...3 ...4?

I hope it was informative and maybe also inspirational. If you have more questions please do not hesitate. I am happy to share my knowledge.

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