If you must wait for a table-

[James Shadle]

have some fun doing it.

After the conclusion of a workshop I did for the Kendell Camera Club, Sid and I went for some supper (Sid and Blake were my co-leaders).
When the hostess said it was an one hour wait, we said cool.
As I do most of the time, I had my camera (with a lens) with me.

I noticed an interesting looking cypress tree with some unusual lighting on and around it.

This image was created with a Nikon D300 and Tamron 11-18mm lens.

ISO 1600, 4 seconds, hand held, F8.
I zoomed from 11-15mm and back 15-11mm about 3 times during the exposure.
I topped it off with a blast of flash Sid was holding about 20' away.

[Fabs Forns]

Excellent study in creativity, James :)
Would an old-fashioned flash light have done the trick?

[James Shadle]

Fabs,
Great question.
It would, however the color temp of the flashlight would be close to the color temp of the ambient light in this image.
I used a flash(strobe) for the contrast in color temp and sharpness.
James

[Steve Bein]

neat shot. I like the concept and execution of this. The image is very pleasing and a great way to wait for a table.

[Sid Garige]

A valuable lesson I learned fro James.
Seeing things in dark.

[Arthur Morris]

Way cool from where I sit...

later and love, artie