Light Rorschach, Inkblot-Style Photos Made by Spinning Molten Steel Wool

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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In his photo series “Light Rorschach,” photographer Nicolas Rivals used light painting techniques to create inkblot-style images out of molten steel wool. The effect was achieved by burning steel, spinning it, and photographing it in long exposures. The wool was photographed over water to mirror the images.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by Nicolas Rivals (@nicolas_rivals)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by Nicolas Rivals (@nicolas_rivals)

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Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.