@jdonnelly Joseph, you have a zoom lens on the camera. I also had a flash bounced off the ceiling. In manual mode, you set a fairly long exposure, once you hit the shutter release you zoom the lens (in this case out) whilst the shutter is open.
Very creative Peter! Was your wife around??!! I've had a little play with this technique, it's a bit hit or miss but great fun! Makes for a great abstract photo, well done for trying something new!
@chewyteeth You do - just be gentle! In fact, in a blog discussion it is becoming clear some people do hand hold, and that also becomes part of the effect.
Is this two photos merged ?
I cannot figure out how you did the lights.
This is fascinating. What are the filaments, in reality?