Rings of electrical power surround a mysterious figure. A other-worldly effect created with a Tesla coil attached to a rotating suspended rod.

The Sparks of Sauron. These are not “photoshopped” and are exactly what the computer sees on a long exposure. For these a Tesla coil is mounted 11 foot (3.3 m) in the air and thae rotating rod is attached to a long beam extended out above me.

Perhaps the aura of Sauron’s ladder? (I have to climb up this to turn the rotation motor on and off)

Above:  Setup and testing. I wonder if I should have taught my kids CPR? In the 4th photo, note the elevated Tesla coil with the rotating connection above the ladder about 11 ft (3.3 m) off the ground.

My chain maille butchers glove is grounded both to the plate I am standing on (wet to improve conductivity), and to an earthed point nearby.

Next just add the Driza-Bone stockman’s riding coat, a hired dreadlocks wig, army surplus boots and you have the effect at the top. I am also wearing the chain mail glove and some cycling gloves over that so the sparks can jump onto my outstretched hand.

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Photo Date:  Sept 2, 2007