Ever since I saw this picture on Flickr, I've been obsessed with light painting. Unfortunately, my camera (an ultracompact Canon SD450) doesn't allow me to manually control the shutter speed.

Or so I THOUGHT until earlier today. It turns out that by going to manual settings, then into exposure, then pressing MENU, I can actually make exposures up to 15 seconds long! That's good enough for my needs.

I've been able to start experimenting with light painting now, although my roommate doesn't seem happy about being told that he isn't allowed to turn any lights on. Oh well. :3