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kirlian images: electricity meets photography

Kirlian Photography

No, these striking images weren’t made using Photoshop trickery. They were actually taken using a unique process which involves placing photographic paper onto an object, placing them both on a high-voltage plate, then cranking up the juice.

Referred to as Kirlian photography, the technique dates back to a 1939 discovery (by a man named Kirlian,…

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January 25th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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troja arc lamp blows my mind

Troja Arc Lamp by hansandfranz

On very rare occasion, I’ll see something that truly knocks me off my feet. That time is now. The Troja Arc Lamp is simply awe inspiring.

Designed by Germany’s hansandfranz studio, the lamp features a sweeping arc that emits a warm halo of light around its subject. The floor mounted fixture is loaded with hundreds…

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September 11th, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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