Well, first, of course, you need a bright beam of light. Personally I think it works better shining a narrow beam into a dark interior, but it can be done in open, well lit rooms as well. In a dark enough space, a flashlight can make the beam as well, but this doesn't sound like what you're asking for.
The beam itself, of course, is made up of the reflections of the light off of junk in the air - dust, fog, pollen, aerosolized feces, you get the idea. If you happen to be shooting in a location where the air is just too clean, you might be able to fake it by stirring up dust, triggering your ninja smoke bombs (you do carry extras for photography, right?) or farting magnificently. Put
something in the air for the beam to catch on.
Posted by CatAndTie Extra questions: Can it be done on a clear day?
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Certainly, as long as the air where YOU are is full of crap.
Posted by CatAndTie Best exposures/settings, etc?
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There is, of course, no one answer to this. It's all personal preference based on the conditions available.
Posted by CatAndTie Do you guys shave your balls?
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No, because the stubble and ingrown hairs are fucking
terrible. I do keep things neatly trimmed, though, because I am a gentleman.
Posted by CatAndTie Any other pointers?
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Grab a camera and a tripod and go to town!
Posted by CatAndTie Also, those practicing feel free to post some pictures or examples!
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I don't have much available online, but here's a few examples:
There's also the reverse, of course, where you block the light and the beam flows
around the subject. (This isn't the best example, but again, limited by what I can access online.)