So I've been using the Nikon D70 that my employer, StylinTrucks.com, owns. And though the D70 is the "official" camera at Stylin', the photographer, Amy, has her own D80 that she uses for most things. So that leaves the D70 for me to borrow. And I do borrow it, often.

I'm no photographer. I have no formal training, but I do read a lot - a LOT. And I practice a lot - a LOT. So I learn a lot (yes a LOT.)

Here are some shots I took recently using an LED brake light that's made for trucks. As you know, my employer, Stylin' Trucks, sells truck accessories and this is one of them. It's called a Fire & Ice LED Light Bar.

Basically, it installs in-between the tailgate and bumper of your truck, hiding in that little area under your tailgate. It simply plugs into your flat trailer wire connector, and you can use sheet metal screws or double-sided tape to install it. Really simple. Now, when you step on the brakes, you've got a whole mess of red LEDs that light up as an accessory brake light. Pop the truck in Reverse and the while LEDs light up. Each side also blinks independently for your turn signals. It's really a slick item.

Well, anyways, I got one of the IT guys here, Tim, to wire it so I can plug it into a wall outlet. These pictures are the result. I've got half of the 48" bar lit up and I'm doing some freestyle long-exposure pics. #5 is my favorite.

Most are 15-20 second exposure, F4.5.

(Clicking each photo will take you to the full-size version on my Exposureroom.com site.)

Truck Light Bar #1

Truck Light Bar #2

Truck Light Bar #3

Truck Light Bar #4

Truck Light Bar #5

Truck Light Bar #6

Truck Light Bar #7