Lighting in art

Taken at night, this color photograph was taken on the bridge in McCaysville, Georgia. Empty of traffic, the street lights illuminate this North Georg...

Light City 2018 reportedly brought in more than $33 million to the Baltimore economy, and nearly half a million visitors to the Inner Harbor.

This black and white photograph, taken at night, looks along South Water Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. With the windows, door and balconies ov...

«Street Light» - This exclusive edition Disk, designed by Iritxu, comes with a numbered and signed certificate of authenticity. Printed on a .045” thick...

Street Light is a photograph by Iritxu Artist which was uploaded on June 8th, 2018. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days.

This bright glowing red sunset was seen in Cincinnati Ohio in August.

Taken at the corner of Market Street and Front Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, this color photograph shows Front Street travel...

This black and white photograph shows an alley in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Taken at night, the alley travels toward a couple of street lig...

Romantic Boston cityscape photography of old colonial brick row houses along Pinckney Street on a beautiful spring evening. Cherry blossom blowing in the wind while the lanterns provide the warm city street night light in Beacon Hill.<br /> <br /> This Boston spring photography picture of a street...

The Science Behind Fireflies 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Lightning Bugs Running around the backyard on warm summer nights in an attempt to catch fireflies is a fun pastime. These insects, also known as lightning bugs, can light up the night with their magical glow. But, what actually makes them flash? Read on to learn about the science behind this dazzling summer bug. You might be “enlightened!” Fireflies aren’t flies at all! They’re actually beetles. Fireflies are nocturnal members of the Lampyridae family. The name comes from the Greek “lampein,” which means to shine. Oh, the irony! Some fireflies are diurnal, but they typically don’t glow. Most fireflies are winged, which distinguishes them from other luminescent insects of the same family, often referred to as glowworms. The name “glowworm” can indicate many different species, including fireflies. Fireflies are efficiency superstars. Fireflies have light organs that are located beneath their abdomens. Although more than 2,000 species bear the name “firefly,” not all fireflies glow. Those that do mix oxygen with a pigment called luciferin to generate light with very little heat. The enzyme luciferase acts on the luciferin in the presence of magnesium ions, a chemical called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and oxygen to produce light. The light that some fireflies produce is extremely efficient. In fact, it’s the most efficient light in the world! Nearly 100% of the chemical reaction’s energy becomes light. The light that fireflies produce may be green, yellow or orange in color.  Occasionally, fireflies put their efficient light to good use in flashy displays. Some fireflies, most famously in Southeast Asia, will synchronize their flashes. In the U.S., this phenomenon occurs during the first few weeks of June in the Great Smokey Mountains in Tennessee. Firefly flashes can be as romantic as a dozen roses…sometimes. Fireflies flash in patterns that are unique to each species. Each blinking pattern is used to help them find potential mates. Male fireflies typically fly through the air in search of a female by emitting a species-specific flashing pattern. Some fireflies only flash once, while others do so up to nine times. The females sit on the ground and wait until they see an impressive light display. They show their interest by responding with a single flash, timed to follow the males’ characteristic flashes in a species-specific manner. Less romantically, female fireflies in the genus Photuris mimic the flash of females in the genus Photinus attracting Photinus males, which they lure in to eat. Not only do the Photuris females get food, they also incorporate chemicals from the Photinus males that make them distasteful to predators. Fireflies use their light to ward off predators. Speaking of predators, firefly blood contains a defensive steroid called lucibufagins, which makes them unappetizing to potential hunters. Once predators get a bite, they associate the unpleasant taste with firefly light and avoid attacking the lightning bugs in the future. Some fireflies eat other types of fireflies. The larvae of most fireflies are predaceous, beneficial insects that feed on snails, slugs and worms. When they become adults, fireflies may eat pollen, nectar or nothing at all! The few species that remain carnivorous through adulthood eat other types of fireflies. Talk about a strange diet! Humans are contributing to fireflies’ decline. If you don’t see as many fireflies this summer as you have in the past, it’s because these lightning bugs are on the decline. Light pollution, development of fireflies’ habitats and harvesting are all leading to a decrease in the number of fireflies. When their habitat is overtaken, fireflies do not relocate. Instead, they just disappear. If you live in a place where fireflies are common, look out for the patterns and habits discussed here. If you want to catch fireflies, keep them safe by placing a wet paper towel in the bottom of a glass jar. Pierce holes in the jar’s lid so that the fireflies can breathe. Don’t forget to release them after a day or two!

FREE Thursday Talk in association with Panasonic Ireland Street Photography 'Light and Life On The Streets'  On July 5th, Dublin Photography School are delighted to invite you to an evening of Street Photography, 'Light and Life on the Streets' with Damien Demolder, in association with Panasonic Ireland. In this heavily illustrated talk Damien will explain his approach to street photography, and how he uses light and exposure to grab the attention of the viewer. The talk is instructive as well as fun, and you will come away with new concepts to think about and a new way of looking at street photography. This is a FREE event and all are welcome so feel free to share. Check out some of Damien's work on his website https://damiendemolder.com Time: 7.30pm Date: July 5th 2018 Venue: The Carmelite Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2.      This talk is part of  Dublin Photography School 'Thursday Talk' sessions. It is a FREE event which is open to all. To book & secure your place please email info@dublinphotographyschool.ie Places are going to fill up quickly so don't delay, get in touch with us today. All relevant details needs are attaced in the flyer image below. Our contact details Email us at info@dublinphotographyschool.ie  Telephone us on 087 1167378 Browse our website, http://www.dublinphotographyschool.ie for our full listings Join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/153403021342849/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dpsdublin

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Light Trails on Park Street on In Photos dot Org | Park Street, Bristol. April 2017.