The Strobist has a piece today that hits two of my interests, landscape and night photography, and ties them together with the use of strobes and light painting.

Using Speedlights with Landscapes – You might not think a small flash — or even a flashlight — could make such a big difference in a landscape photo. But the trick is waiting for the ambient to come to you, and being selective about what you light. [Strobist]

Follow the link for the full post and photographic examples.

While I have done a bit of “light painting” in my night photography, I’m not a “flashy kind of guy” myself. However, I’m becoming more intrigued after following the Strobist for the past month or two. If you don’t already subscribe to their news feed, I recommend it. Visit The Strobist to find out more.

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