Global Rainbow

Paul Iddon

A special event in Preston this year is the 2012 Guild, and as a precursor comes the Global Rainbow.

The huge beam of light – called The Global Rainbow – is made up of seven parallel beams of high specification lasers representing the seven colours of the rainbow. The giant laser rainbow lighting up the skies above Preston has been hailed as a “world class” attraction that will put the city on the map for the Olympic celebrations. Preston is the only area of the North West to host the laser rainbow, designed by American artist Yvette Mattern.

It has moved to Preston where in a four-night show before heading to Strangford Loch in Northern Ireland to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the 17th.

Sadly, there were just too many people around to get a really good shot, and it was cold tonight too, but it was worth the trip down there just to show it the family, even if half the families in town will see it too!

Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2012-03-09 19:43:00 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/16.0
Exposure Time: 8.000 s
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: ProPhoto RGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Photographer: Paul Iddon
Copyright: A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography







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Earache

Really nice shot Paul. The 100mm macro gives cool stars. Any particular reason you picked that lens for this shot?

Paul Iddon

It's the sharpest lens in my bag Eric.










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Earache

Paul Iddon wrote: »

It's the sharpest lens in my bag Eric.

Paul.

Thanks, I'll have to try mine under similar conditions - I like your results, especially the second set.

Paul Iddon

Cheers Eric.


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Snowgirl

Hi Paul. I really like the 2nd one in the 2nd set. The way the beams shine at a 45 angle forming a canopy over the walkway makes for a really nice framed composition. Nice sharp colours too!

kdog

These are really, really cool, Paul!

Question, are the lasers all on at the same time, or are they sequenced and appear simultaneous by the long exposure?

denisegoldberg

Very cool. My favorite (by far!) is the second shot in the second set.

--- Denise

Paul Iddon

Snowgirl wrote: »

Hi Paul. I really like the 2nd one in the 2nd set. The way the beams shine at a 45 angle forming a canopy over the walkway makes for a really nice framed composition. Nice sharp colours too!

kdog wrote: »

These are really, really cool, Paul!

Question, are the lasers all on at the same time, or are they sequenced and appear simultaneous by the long exposure?

denisegoldberg wrote: »

Very cool. My favorite (by far!) is the second shot in the second set.

--- Denise

Thank you all. It is nice that our city was selected for this - and good to go and have a look at it too.

Paul.

KingdomSeeker

These shots are amazing. Numbers 1 and 3 are certainly my favorites. The colors are fantastic.

Paul Iddon

Thanks KS, much appreciated.

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Bryans12v

2nd one in the 2nd set is killer! Maybe a bump in fill light to make the lamp posts pop.. Great shot regardless

Paul Iddon

Thanks Bryan


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PappyRoot

Awesome!!!!

Paul Iddon

PappyRoot wrote: »

Awesome!!!!

Thank you



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