Photo technique creates unique Songhua River photos

A photo taken using a special lighting technique shows the night view on the south bank of Songhua River in downtown Harbin, March 11. Light painting describes the photographic technique of moving a light source while taking a long-exposure photograph, either to illuminate a subject or space; or by moving the camera itself during exposure of light sources. It is a unique photographic technique used for artistic purposes. [Photo/people.cn]

 Lighting techniques create the image of a leopard walking next to a woman on the river bank, March 11. [Photo/people.cn]

A fish hovers above the river in a photo created using special lighting techniques, March 11. [Photo/people.cn]

A photo technique creates a flame-like light effect on the north bank of Songhua River, March 11. [Photo/people.cn]