Harold Ross: Scared of the Dark
What light painting reveals
For over 20 years, Harold has been using the specialized technique of light painting, which requires working in a completely dark environment, opening the camera for an extended period of time, and ‘painting’ the light onto the subject.
“When I was young, I often went camping in the mountains of southern New Mexico. One of the strongest memories from those trips is being absolutely terrified of whatever was beyond the light of our campfire…During those sleepless nights, I was convinced that some murderous renegade or rabid coyote was just waiting to pounce on me… I think that I’m dealing with the childhood fear of being out in nature in the dark. I’m not afraid anymore, at least, not when I have a helper with me.”
