Snowshoes helpful, not required. That’s what we told folks after we checked out the snow conditions a few days before the shoot (scouting link).

Plenty of folks came, and lots of them were wearing their snowshoes. We were pleased to see that the snowy “frosting” was still on the bridge. There were a few more tracks in the snow, but mostly the scene was undisturbed.

I set up my camera in the new location on the north side of the bridge, then actually used my second camera to snap a few shots of people as they arrived.

The preshot:

Word is still spreading, and we continue to have new folks at every shoot. 10 first time light painters tromped through the snow for this shoot. We hid people in and behind the barrels, then rearranged one or two people for the final shot. There were plenty of flashlights on the face of the bridge too, and Carol lit all the trees in the background with her very bright light.

Here’s the final shot. I must admit, this is my new favorite:

After I saw that I had a great shot, I tried a new technique: a video clip from the same position. The light painters weren’t aware that a video was being shot, so this is an authentic “light painting”. Click on the window below to watch the video.

Thanks to all 38 light painters who helped create this fantastic image. I only counted 37 in the photo. I wonder if Charlie was hiding behind someone?

We drew three names of people who weren’t present, then Alice won the Duck Brook Bridge photo. Yeah Alice! Brenda baked a family recipe, Black and White Bars, which might have been a little frozen by the time we ate them, but were enjoyed by all. Once again, Sean had his stove to make hot chocolate.