Playing with Fire

[Randitola]

The Sun has been quiet as of late and going into a little bit of Aurora withdrawl, I HAD to do something.....
1. First attempt at spinning wool....
Ring of Fire by Randy Martin, on Flickr

2. Ever had a bad hair day?
Bad Hair Day by Randy Martin, on Flickr

3. Put on a Sombrero
Sombrero by Randy Martin, on Flickr

4. Spinning Vortex of Hotness!
Vortex of Hotness by Randy Martin, on Flickr

[Marko]

Nice play Randitola - it's something I always wanted to try but haven't yet.
Shot 1 for me

[Runmonty]

The effects are great here. In addition to the flying sparks etc (which are always cool), the ground you are sanding on is superb for providing some texture and reflections. That aspect sets these apart from others I have seen in this style.

[Barefoot]

...sets these apart from others I have seen in this style.

Yep. What he said.

[Randitola]

Thanks Gang! Had a LOT of fun doing this for the first time.

[theantiquetiger]

Do you soak the steel wool in anything or does it burn that easily?

#1 for me BTW, great shot!!!

[Randitola]

Burns very easily. You can actually light it with a 9V battery (have this in my camping gear) Once it is smoldering and you start spinning it around the light show begins!

[Barefoot]

I've always wanted to try some in bicycle spokes at speed. That would be cool, but I expect there'd be a price to pay for a stunt like that.

[Randitola]

I've always wanted to try some in bicycle spokes at speed. That would be cool, but I expect there'd be a price to pay for a stunt like that.

Would be super fun for the observer(s)....super cool idea (or warm if your the rider)

[asnow]

Fun play. Looks like it could be dangerous if you didn't know what you were doing.