Double Helix by Hugo Baptista

Hugo Baptista captured this striking image of a bridge near Zoetemeer by utilizing long-exposure light painting techniques. To achieve the composition, he employed a custom-built tool featuring high-power RGB LEDs and acrylic reflectors. He meticulously color-matched the light painting to the warm yellow and orange hues of the distant greenhouse-lit clouds, while simultaneously cooling the bridge's structure with a blue-gelled flashlight. This deliberate interplay of artificial light and natural atmosphere, combined with the technical precision required for a 95-second exposure, creates a mesmerizing, symmetrical visual narrative that highlights the photographer's mastery over light and color.