Deep space

Layering lights

Once you’ve got the hang of using two attachments you can really begin to experiment. Our longest exposure lasted 157 secs (see bottom right) and included four attachments: red and blue Light Pens, a purple Crystal Light Pen and a pink Light Writer. The latter pair particularly well with the geometric patterns created by the Light Pens, because they add a colourful cloud that makes the whole image look a little like a nebula.

When it comes to editing, a boost to the exposure and a little dodging will help bring out the duller trails. Just make sure the background remains completely black when pumping up the exposure.