Light Painting In a Dark Underground Tunnel

[@howardallen5390]

I love the advice towards the end about the footsteps!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Was a bit scary at times!

[@kevh6948]

I'm sure I saw you in Millhouses Tesco on Thursday, Patrick. I'm a fan of your channel as is my 5yr old son. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi keV yes you will of seen me. I do our weekly shop on Thurs morning, after that the day can only get better, say hello if you see me again, thanks Pat

[@KimDiscoveringHistory]

Great video Patrick. If it wasn't for you i would have never known about Light Painting. After watching quite a few of your video's I was wanting to know how this technique was obtained, and now you have produced a video explaining just this. Great valuable information and super tips on how to get these amazing shots. Thank you. 👍😃👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Kim I have been using this technique for several years so thought it was about time I did a video on the subject, thanks Pat

[@johnfeltrup5562]

I still look for you above Homebase whenever I pass! Keep the vids coming. Cheers. John

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi John yes I do the same, my wife is thinking about towels or wallpaper, I,am thinking about my last camp, or my next one, all the best Pat

[@loftysaltmarsh69]

Another great video Patrick. I shall show my sister as she’s a keen amateur photographer.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Andrew I hope the info is useful for your sister, thanks Pat

[@peteswright]

Excellent bit of tuition Pat. Nuff said.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Pete, a great way to spend a day in a tunnel, thanks Pat

[@franm1721]

Been waiting for this Patrick, not disappointed, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Fran as I take so many pictures in tunnels I thought a vidio on how I do it would be interesting, another vidio in December, same place but a bit more " firey ". Thanks Pat

[@colmone5592]

That old tunnel looks in great condition and considering the effort it took to build it, it is a shame that it probably will never be used again. There are many others like it. I worked on the railways and there are much, much worse tunnels that are in use. Some are so wet that they have curved corrugated iron around the ceiling and walls to direct the running water into drainage channels at the sides. Some of these have many repairs to brickwork. Others have been 'Shotcreted' to make them safe. Canal tunnels are sometimes worse because they are smaller and obviously permanently damp.

[@blackydon]

Yet again Patrick, A very educational video. WOW, GREAT RESULT. I thought about being down in a place like that alone, no way. You are a warrior so I see you have limited fear. As I say, Take care out there and Have a great Christmas and New Year. I look forward to your next video.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi glad you enjoyed the vidio, great film studio down there, kept hearing strange noises but sounds from people outside seem to carry straight down the tunnel. I have a very similar vidio out hopefully tomorrow Tues, will really light the tunnel up with flash and fire, all the best Pat

[@219stpetersburg]

Patrick, I just love your videos and explanations etc., David of Plymouth.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Dave, sorry for late reply,just working my way through comments I have missed, thanks Pat

[@williambennett7611]

A multi talented man, enjoyed it , thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I like to swap my videos about like my interests, a couple of months on one subject then I need a new interest or return to one of my old ones, thanks Pat

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

Beautiful , Pat. Steve.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Certainly gives some beautiful photographs of theses hidden places, thanks Pat

[@juliemclean6266]

There are light painting photography competitions you should be entering your stuff. I've had a quick scan through some of the pictures that get entered and there's nothing like your work. Yours is so interesting and beautiful. Well I think so.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Julie, it's one thing I should perhaps do, like many things it's just getting round to doing it, must have a go thanks for the info and encouragment, Pat

[@MrSamsung99uk]

Very good I really enjoyed that and learnt something at the same time.. brilliant keep up the good work Pat. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, all the best Pat

[@missmaryh6932]

Very interesting how you do these photographs. You made me laugh,with the footsteps. I couldn't go through that tunnel. Worth it for you,good results. Very helpful and informative thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Mary yes I did scare myself a few times with strange noises and heavy breathing until I realised it was my own. On your own down there I think your senses are very alert, any noise ringing the alarm bells, thanks Pat

[@missmaryh6932]

Patrick Dickinson well you where out of the disgusting weather. Forecasting snow here in westmidlands. I must say you do get about. Love all the podcasts. Loved the cooking. Thanks for all the good work. MHD.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@missmaryh6932 thanks Mary

[@missmaryh6932]

Patrick Dickinson you are welcome x

[@gailmitchell8147]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Pat . Also a happy New Year . I’m sure there will be some amazing videos coming from you next year and looking forward on seeing them . Your friend Gail from Worcester Massachusetts USA

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hello Gail nice to hear from you, Christmas day evening here, got some great ideas for next year, can,t wait to get back out. Sat inside at Christmas does,nt do me any good, rather be on a hill or in a tunnel anyday. Enjoy your Christmas and happy New New Year, Pat

[@dazedandconfused698]

Great little tutorial, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Glad you enjoyed it, Pat

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

Very *illuminating* ;-) Cheers Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

You want to see the next vidio, will really illuminate this tunnel, thanks Pat

[@colmone5592]

I see Martin Zero has taken down the video he made about certain disused railway tunnels. It is such a shame because that was his best video to date. It was really well researched and great to watch with so much interesting history. Obviously it could have caused him problems and he wouldn't want that.

[@MartinZero]

I am so tempted to put it back 👍

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

That was a good lesson! Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

[@michaelleigh2446]

top demo Patrick, thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Michael great place to spend a rainy day, thanks Pat

[@allanthompson9695]

Great Vid. Interesting. Cheers Patrick. Going to check out your stone circle vid(s).

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Alan the light painting certainly gives some great results, it amazes me sometimes the detail on these photographs, thanks Pat

[@littlebull8881]

I was very pleased to see this pop up on my subs, I will watching this tonight Pat, best regards Davie

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Davie hope you find it interesting, thanks Pat

[@t.s.1514]

what an effort! But it's worth it, mate! Keep it up!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes takes a while but worth it for the quality of the photographs, it's also quite a bit of fun as well, thanks Pat

[@jackh6215]

Love your videos pat love your wild camping videos when is the next camp? Thanks jack

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Jack, keep getting ready ideas in my head,but hopefully be back up on Kinder in new year, too many distractions involving pints of beer through December, all the best Pat

[@jeffreywinter2660]

Classic Pat, on top form here with another brilliant executed video full of tips and high value info, you never fail to deliver will be watching a second and third time thanks for all your wonderful videos.

[@agentbertram4769]

Good video Pat. We used to light paint using our flash guns leaving the camera on B (Bulb or Brief). The results were dodgy to say the least. Your technique has won me over. I'll get one of these led lamps or make one from ebay bits. It doesn't have to look good but it does need to be waterproof. I really like your videos.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks yes my photos taken basically the same the old B, just a very long exposure and use of torch light for illumination, often use a combination of flash and torch, all the best Pat

[@bonniechico6534]

Great video! I have a suggestion for you to go in the Thurgoland old tunnel, it looks like a great tunnel.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that suggestion, I know the tunnel very well, thanks Pat

[@georgegunn9387]

Hi Pat...Great stuff mate (as always) . Look forward to your next adventure. Best regards George

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks George, had a great time down there and will be returning in Dec to really light the place up, all the best Pat

[@wayneofox1081]

QUALUTY film pat,always wondered how you get such great underground shots. Its all becomes clear now,very cleaver .Thanks for sharing!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Can,t believe how well the photos work out myself, amazing, thanks Pat

[@Voodoo_Ray]

Love the alternative subject Pat. Plus the technique pointers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Can,t stick with one thing, always looking for new ideas, Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Hi patrick. Another great, and informative video. See you on your next one mate . :-)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Billy nice to hear from you, really going to light this tunnel up on the next one, thanks Pat

[@billyslittlebigadventurech9050]

Beltin Pat. Looking forward it it 😊

[@barrybarker5646]

Great video patrick👍are you thinkin bout doin another wild camp anytime soon🤷‍♂️I really look forward to the camping videos,great stuff,barry👏👏

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Barry, hopefully planning to camp our in new year, got a few tunnel vidios planned at the moment, and bit busy with Christmas and all that, thank Pat

[@colinedward3147]

Great vid again, nicely done.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

thanks Colin a nice place to spend a day, thanks Pat

[@clairependrous4512]

Another fascinating and totally absorbing video, Pat. I'm going to have to have a go at this. Many thanks.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hello Claire have a go and you will be amazed at the results, a bit of trial and error then you suddenly get a fantastic shot, thanks Pat

[@chrismillington6839]

Some good tips for light painting and long exposure there , really well explained. Thanks for another enjoyable video Pat atb !

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Chris,takes about of experimenting with different settings and exposures,but produces some great photos thanks Pat

[@alankenney]

Hello Patrick, I'm surprised that I have never seen your channel before as I spend a lot of time on KZbin mainly looking at camping video's. That's how I found you and now I'm at the light painting video demo after watching a couple of railway tunnel explorations which included light painted shots. As a novice type of photographer, I'm always interested by tutorials given on-line by people such as yourself. I am wondering if a different torch, maybe more illuminating (literally) for this kind of photography?) I'm thinking maybe an LED torch with variable focus and power? I will not mention the brand here, but it begins with LED.......I'm really enjoying your video's and am now going back to watch some more on this very wet Saturday evening. Keep them coming. I'm pleased your health has got better.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Alan basically any powerful LED torch should do, for drains not so powerful but the railway tunnels just soak up the light, I think my Nightstar Panther is about 1500 lumens, variable beam would also be useful not that mine is, thanks Pat

[@alankenney]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Thank you Pat.

[@tonywheeler1001]

Hello Patrick Another great video.Your content is very enjoyable to watch.I look forward to the next.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tom will be following this up with a more fun type of photography in my new studio ( tunnel ) in December, thanks Pat

[@davidfairbanks3707]

Fascinating watch. I gave it a go on my mobile phone and was amazed with the result. Keep up the good work, really enjoy the vids.

[@welshrambler1893]

That is a very informative video Patrick, thanks and well done! I've learned a lot. I used to take time exposures of traffic and trains etc but that was simple stuff compared to what you do and the great effects you achieve.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi and thanks the long exposures certainly give some good results as when used with traffic and lights, thanks Pat

[@wellsgb1957]

Nice one Pat .... another good video 👌🏻

[@patrickdickinson6492]

thanks Andy, had a great time down there, better than been out in the rain, thanks pat

[@TheMendipman]

Fascinating stuff Pat. Noel

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Noel, yes it's suprising what fun you can have in a dark place with a camera and torch, more exiting stuff in the tunnel to follow in Dec, all the best Pat

[@TheMendipman]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Ha Ha! Yes, I spent five years in a coal mine. Didn't have a camera though! Noel

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@TheMendipman sounds interesting Noel, we did HAD all the coal mines up here in Yorkshire, Pat

[@harrypalmer7169]

Another excellent and informative video Pat, thank you.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Harry glad it was of interest, thanks Pat

[@glennfryer1539]

Thanks Patrick for sharing.... that really is an effective technique... fantastic detail and good depth of field in F8 ....

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Glen yes the detail is amazing, experimenting with say f16+ and a longer exposure may give more detail, just a matter of experimenting, thanks Pat

[@SuperLaplander]

Great stuff. Amazing results and very informative. Thanks Pat!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks yes the results amaze me at times, thanks Pat

[@ianmism]

I`ll give that a go Patrick ... Might try it in the bush at night time . It's a bit like taking a picture with a gigantic flash gun on your camera but much easier to handle ...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes worth a try, thanks Pat

[@ChrisJSetterington]

Cheers Pat, I'm going to give this a try with my phone camera in the rain forest here next time we're out of the city. May or may not work without F stop, but I can lock ISO, focus and exposure, its all about experimenting. Thanks for the inspiration, stunning tunnel shots there, it's in the shadows I think.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah Chris have a go, it may work out. Sometimes I spend ages putting all the settings on my camera and also try a shot with my phone, when I get back home put the pictures on the computer and which is the best, yes the one on my phone, thanks Pat

[@mothballjim]

Great video. Thank you

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, Pat

[@WiltshireMan]

That was very interesting Pat. I'm going to give this a try in a woodland on a dead calm night. Sandy

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Sandy yes that sounds a good idea, never tried it but should provide some good results. A flash would light up what is near then its just black.with with the light painting you should be able to light up the trees further away giving more depth to photo, be interesting to see how they work out, all the best Pat

[@markevans1973]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge ,funny about the noises 😊 . looking FWD to the next one and a possible snow wild camp 😁

[@davidfarrell7318]

great video pat look forward to the next one pictures look amazing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi david, the next one will really set this tunnel on fire, thanks Pat

[@survivaluk6564]

Very enjoyable pat, i did wonder how to do it and now i have a urge to get out and try myself. Thanks for the time and effort its very much appreciated.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Just a matter of experimenting with different settings and a good torch will help, all the best Pat

[@paullee6663]

Have loved all your Light Painting videos, and I bet it must have taken hours to shoot this video. I notice someone has said about 'post production' etc personally I hate all that tomfoolery on a computer....I see folks doing all sorts of 'clever' stuff, to me it never looks as good as an 'original' photo to my eyes at least. Looking forward to Part II. Oh, anyone that has been in 'proper dark' places would never question carrying 2,3, or 4 torches....never take just the one....it will eventually let you down. Great video mate,

[@stevemitchell7242]

As always informative and entertaining ;) Thanks Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Steve yes great way to spend a day messing about in the dark taking pictures, thanks Pat

[@BugRacer1955]

Well done Pat, always wondered how this ‘light painting’ was achieved! Keep well & keep making the videos really enjoy watching them!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Glyn yes thought it was time to let people know how light painting is done, amazing results thanks Pat

[@Heresjohny603]

Great pics Pat thanks for sharing. All the best. Johnny :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

thanks Johnny, great place to spend a day when its raining, thanks Pat

[@burningsoul1365]

great vid pat, can tell you worked for electricity board with all them torches.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yeah when I was there we had very basic torches, really struggled at night but now there are so many, thanks Pat

[@johnrichardson1796]

Your a very brave adventurous man , really brilliant stuff 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks John,not brave just very curious, all the best Pat

[@martingeordie]

Great tips, keep up the great work Pat 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Martin, good now I have my own underground studio, thanks Pat

[@juliemclean6266]

Brilliant! Thankyou for such an interesting awesome video, love it, I've been telling folk about you and this light painting stuff you do and no one has really heard of it. I think you should have you're own TV series. Anyway keep on with it, and thanks again. From Julie in Burnley.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Nice to hear from you Julie, such a easy way to get amazing photos in pitch black conditions, a great way to spend a day messing about in tunnels, all the best Pat

[@tentage26]

Thanks for that it was very informative had know idea it worked like that cheers Pat

[@timbrockley]

great vid. good tips. (in case you're not already aware) if you shoot RAW (or RAW+JPEG) on your camera you can get more control of your images. You can change the white balance and retrieve more detail in post-production (using software). If you don't have the right software though, you may not be able to view or export images to JPEG format.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Tim yes had read its better to shoot in RAW then alter images on computer, just not thought it all out yet, and must say my computer knowledge leaves a lot to be desired, but may progress later, thanks for info Pat

[@ColinTonkasdad]

a great lesson , cheers spot on as always just need a tunnel...lol... photos were stunning .. cheers

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Colin a tunnel is useful but should work outside OK, thanks Pat

[@ashdoesthings]

Great, looks amazing :)

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, it is a great tunnel to explore but made a great film studio, hopefully will do a full explore on the tunnel soon, thanks Pat

[@ashdoesthings]

Excellent, I'll look forward to that and hopefully some more train journeys :)

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Amazing pics as always Patrick - ATB

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Frank yes it amazes me the detail on the photos when I put them on the computer, thanks Pat

[@Hvtesla]

Very interesting Patrick, thanks for making it.

[@jamesmac8445]

Good video the camera gear you use gets really great results I have a camera and built in video on the drone and I didn’t realise but no matter where I fly it there’s absolutely no camera shake no matter what type of weather it can do a 360 degree full circle on pictures just by a press of a button on the actual controller itself when flying the pictures I can get are incredible up to 3 thousand feet plus am waiting on infra red cam to put on it for night time flights hopefully it will come by the weekend but good to see you back on I missed the vids happy tunneling Patrick 🤠

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi James yes drones sound fantastic, I have flown radio control planes on and off for several years but never had a drone, been able to photograph high up is something I dreamed about when young, now its a lot more straight forward, perhaps one day if I can find time, all the best Pat

[@mattevans84]

Very enjoyable thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it Pat

[@thelastengineer2315]

Amazing, like you used some very strong lights but without glare or reflection. 👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes Richard, the ISO was on 100 whether this reduces the effects of glare not sure, thanks Pat

[@matauboy]

Another great video. I wonder how this would work in a big cave with lots of different features.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

I think it would you could increase the exposure and spend time light painting different areas, you can have say 5 minute exposure and move round the cave lighting different areas up, thanks Pat

[@scott_harrison]

Absolutely brilliant Pat, thank you I am planning on exploring some places like this and the information you have provided is superb and really useful I love all your videos and appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks

[@patrickdickinson6492]

That's great that I can help Scott, a lot of it is just trial and error, hopefully the basics I,be given you should give you a good start, you,ll be amazed by the results, thanks Pat

[@sarkybugger5009]

Fascinating stuff. Thanks for sharing your tips, Pat. There are three 30 mile long tunnels not far from me, but getting into them is a problem, due to the 20 foot high fence and the armed Police... and the Eurostar trains thundering through. ;o) Used to be able to get in to the 1880 channel tunnel workings, but I hear that there have been roof falls in recent times. It was always very wet and slippery down there, and torches weren't what they are now. All the best, mate. Take care down those holes.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hey I,am always up for a challenge but they might be a "tunnel too far" those. The 1880 tunnel sounds interesting, I,ll have to read about that one, thanks Pat

[@sarkybugger5009]

​@@patrickdickinson6492 Here is a video that brought back memories of my misspent youth. It was much more spooky with old fashioned bulb torches. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnrCoZ6HnJpsiZI

[@CelticSaint]

Fantastic demonstration mate. Have you ever experimented with colour? Perhaps a lantern that could give different coloured light, or just place thin coloured plastic over the beam? Also, before setting off into the tunnel, do you tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back? Just in case you have an accident? Thanks for the video. Really interesting.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes so many ways to experiment, like you say different colors and light sources. Usually let someone know, but feel very safe in the tunnels, always have a plan B and sometimes C, all the best Pat

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

A really interesting video Pat, I recently tried this in a cave and got ok results but I wish I had watched your video first. I noticed a comment you made on Andrew Beauvers video about you thinking of using a go pro in the future. I have just put a video up called walking in the snow, I used a go pro 7 and external mic if it’s any help to you making a choice. All the best. Regards James.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks James, I will have a look, as I said to Andy I was impressed with the clarity of of his filming and the lightweight and size of the GoPro, it's the external mic and dead cat I ,am bothered about, don,t want any dreaded windnoise, thanks for info, will have a look at your vidio thanks Pat

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

Patrick Dickinson Check out the Windy wild camp video to see how the mic copes in extremely high winds, I also put a woman’s ankle tight over the top of the dead cat and it’s works very well. There are a few other tricks to make it work, so give me a shout if you need some more information. Cheers Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137 thanks James I,ll see how it goes, thanks Pat

[@jaggass]

Happy new year Patrick.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that Michael and all the best to you for 2019, Pat

[@xplorfeverafoodaffairadventure]

Very cool.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that really does give you some amazing photos in pitch black conditions, thanks Pat

[@UpToNoGood83]

Really Great video! Truly inspirational.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks for that, appreciate your comments Pat

[@MrQuintonia]

Wow that was really interesting, I didn't realise that you did it waving the light been all around like that, I thought you just illuminated the whole area with one large beam, lol.. So you don't gets some parts over exposed more to others then? Thanks for showing us this, cool... 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@GameFaceZA]

Your videos are so relaxing

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thank you hopefully you are now all relaxed,m thanks Pat

[@shizzle666440]

Great video is that Spinkhill tunnel ?

[@kingbov6250]

As usual, a fabulous video. I’d love to try that. Just one question...what was that thing with red eyes right at the end of the tunnel? 😬😉

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Definitely worth trying, you,ll be surprised by the results, look don,t scare me I had enough with strange voices and heavy breathing, thanks Pat

[@kingbov6250]

Patrick Dickinson the stories you could tell. I’m looking forward to the book Pat. 👌🏼

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@kingbov6250 thanks Pat

[@scoffofthelye4220]

Great Video Pat. I have done a bit of light painting like your steel wool video but i will have to try more than a 5 second exposure like the ones in this video.Would a long exposure work the same as this in the woods at night or would there be too muck light pollution ?, Cheers Paul.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Might work in the woods the light painting. Never tried it but a good idea, interest to see what results you get, thanks Pat

[@MartinZero]

Absolutely brilliant Pat. I really enjoy your videos. I have a question about focussing. Do you manually focus on a small lit patch of the tunnel first ? Is that how you do it ?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Martin with the light painting as on this vidio using a wide angle lense set at 10 mm and a high apature of f 8 to f 12 the depth of field is so great literally everything will be in focus. I set the focus to infinity and turn it back just a little and everything seems to be in focus. I,am going to do a similar vidio next few weeks using flash in same location were focussing is more important and yes I pre focus on a lit up spot using auto focus then camera back to manual with focus fixed on that spot, as you mentioned. Anticipating your new vidio very soon, all the best Pat

[@MartinZero]

Thanks Pat, great video and amazing information 👍👌

[@Dave64track]

Good to see you out and about and for showing us the setting required to do these fantastic light pictures. Never seen these type of pictures until recently on some of your earlier videos. Must checkout my camera out and see if o can do timed exposures and give it a go. Thanks for sharing could you tell give us the Name and model of that your torches especially the large one thanks Dave

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dave yes great little place to spend a day messing with my camera, the torches, which there are many different ones for sale, are a night searcher, Panther, with 1500 lumen beam, great for big railway tunnels and my smaller one with rechargeable D cells is a Ledlenser P17, not as bright but great for drains and culverts and a back up, all the best Pat

[@Dave64track]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Thanks Patrick for that I will have a look into those loving the channel good place to be out of the howling wind and rain fantastic love the outdoor a great adventure. Loved the bit when you talked about the footsteps behind you brought shivers down my spine I can imagine the feeling until you realised it was on your camera. Thumps up 👍👍

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@Dave64track Thanks Dave

[@benvergus1573]

I was wondering, how is the pianomusic called that is played on the beginning and the end of the video?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Ben nice it of music this I first used it on my tree camping vidios, It is called " One Step Closer " from the KZbin audio library, all the best Pat

[@benvergus1573]

@@patrickdickinson6492 Thanks alot! Nice choice of music, I find it a very beautiful piece. I am still new to your channel, but keep up the good work I would say ^^

[@jaggass]

There's always light at the end of the tunnel but Patrick is the master of lighting in tunnels. Do you still use your homemade flashguns as well?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Michael light painting still gives me the best photographs, I still have my flash guns and use them but bulbs so expensive, still they are very interesting to use, in large tunnel like areas, might be another video there, thanks pat

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍Cheers Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Thanks Pat

[@kathyjarrett1100]

I want to try this with a classic car in it. Can I do it during the day or must be at night?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Light painting is mainly done at night or in a dark place like this tunnel, thanks Pat

[@D0csavage1]

How would two or three not so perfect images look layered on top of each other using photoshop type software? I'd image they'd blend together to make one superb dynamic image.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes sounds like great Idea, I don,t have Photoshop or the skills and knowledge to use it thought, maybe one day, thanks Pat

[@Lennymcgra]

Quality stuff as always Pat and very well explained, its amazing what can be done in darkness with a few lights, hours of fun for sure :) Look forward to the next one.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes amazing days fun in a place like this, like I said it's like having my own film studio, thanks Pat

[@garydumbauld4212]

Very nice. I'm surprised that the tunnel seems quite dry; I expected you would be splashing about.

[@mothballjim]

Hello Pat, I’ve done a couple of exploring videos on my channel but nothing as professional as yours. I’ve just purchased the same torch and camera you have. I’m about to order the same lens as well but how do I get one that I know fits the camera? Sorry I’m new to all this!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi lenses are made to fit a variety of cameras, a dealer would specify which camera a lense would fit. My 10 /20 mm Sigma zoom lense was made just to fit a Sony alpha series of cameras, best get some advice from a camera shop, hope helps, thanks Pat

[@mothballjim]

Patrick Dickinson thanks again Pat. I want to get all the equipment before I do an explore as in the past when I’ve explored underground places the footage comes out awful and I can hardly see where I am walking!

[@pauljones5066]

more!...

[@patrickdickinson6492]

More to come in Dec, going to really light this tunnel up!! Pat

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Pat, I'm going to have to translate this for my cuñado (brother in law), do you have a Yorkshire - Spanish dictionary!! Just checked the Spanish subtitles seem to work OK. Good luck from Spain!!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Yes my accent does not always translate too well...... thanks Pat 😊

[@davidberlanny3308]

@@patrickdickinson6492 No, your accent is just fine as it is and the subtitles worked really well, we're just short of abandoned railway tunnels round here!! The ones I know aren't dark enough

[@patrickdickinson6492]

We have plenty of those I have found out......Pat

[@DannyTP1888]

Very interesting and informative video Pat, do you need permission to go into the tunnels?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Danny, they are owned by someone so the correct answer is yes. Who to ask I don,t now, and if you did they would definitely say NO. So it is up to you what you do, thanks Pat

[@BorderRambler]

Great stuff patrick , what lens did you use ? atb dave..

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Dave for these light painting shots in tunnels I use a signal 10-20 wide angle zoom lense usually set on 10mm most of the time to get as much of the tunnel in as possible, thanks Pat

[@jaggass]

What's the average file size of pictures you take in MB's?

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Michael, on average about 2 MB, not so big really with all that stonework or brickwork detail, thanks Pat

[@CrownJewelzMusicGroup]

Where is the tunnel pat..stanedge tunnel? diggle to marsden

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Its not Stanedge, there are lots of other tunnels, Pat

[@chrisohalloran2686]

First!

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Well done Chris just checking it had gone ok and your notification appeared, Pat

[@chrisdavies73]

Great video Pat. Speaking of torches give these a look. www.olightstore.uk I just got a Warrior M2R and it's bloody good. Cheers.

[@patrickdickinson6492]

Hi Chris thanks for the info, I,ll have a look, torches have really improved over last few years with the advances in batteries and LED,s, thanks Pat

[@patrickdickinson6492]

@@SonofChurchill yes very expensive