While the idea of light graffiti is nothing new, Australian photographer Denis Smith puts a fresh spin on it with his Ball of Light project — and without using any digital tricks. According to Peta Pixel, his technique is to spin a light around while slowly turning his body; when shot using a long exposure, this results in the otherworldly, yet strangely organic looking, spheres of light that haunt a variety of locations that range from the beach to an abandoned gas station. Click through for more stunning images from the series.
Photo credit: Denis Smith
Photo credit: Denis Smith
Photo credit: Denis Smith
Photo credit: Denis Smith
Photo credit: Denis Smith
Photo credit: Denis Smith