Light is beautiful yet ephemeral.

Brazilian photographerVitor Schiettihas fully embraced the nature of light in his work.

To create his light paintings, Schietti must perfectly time his exposures.

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography

Sometimes a single shot is all he needs to cover a tree in energetic illumination.

However, he also composites images together using Photoshop for maximum effect.

According to Schietti, capturing an image is a precise dance of timing.

Vitor Schietti Light Painting Nature Photography

The natural background is a perfect canvas for the photographer’s abstract creations.

He connects this work to his experience as a vegan activist.

For more of his photographic works, check out hiswebsite.

Light Painting Nature Photography

Brazilian photographer Vitor Schietti uses fireworks to paint with light in his stunning seriesImpermanent Sculptures.

Schietti hopes his work will encourage connection between humans and the natural world.

Vitor Schietti Light Painting Nature Photography

Vitor Schietti Light Painting Nature Photography

Light Painting Nature Photography

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography

Vitor Schietti Impermanent Sculptures Light Painting Photography