Strobe light


This type of light source, which is also known as a stroboscopic lamp, generates flashes of light (the duration of which is typically somewhere about 200 microseconds) at regular intervals. It has been put to use in the field of photography to create high-speed photographs of moving subjects that are impossible for the human eye to follow, such as a bullet flying through the air. Additionally, strobe lights have been utilized to capture many shots of a moving subject within a single frame. For instance, Gjon Mili's photographs of dancers make use of this technique (1904-1984).


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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