Renowned photographer and drone light painter, Guilhem Nicolas, also known as Jadikan, has sparked intrigue with his latest series of images, featuring an enchanting ring of fire suspended in the night sky.

The series comprises of dazzling long exposure photographs, masterfully captured in the French Alps. Jadikan employed drones laden with combustible powder to orchestrate brilliant firework displays against the dark canvas of the sky. The series also presents a captivating dimension – the framing of stationary objects in nature within the fiery circles.

Using drones to paint the sky with light isn’t entirely new to the creative world. In the past we have seen Reuben Wu create fantastic art with drones in similar ways. And more recently we say Porsche use drones and light-painting in one of its campaigns.

However, Jadikan’s incorporation of explosive powder marks a first, adding a layer of complexity to the process with a very pleasing result.

Long exposure of a fiery drone circle burning in the night sky.
Ring of sparks traced by a drone carrying combustible powder over the French Alps.
Drone light painting by Jadikan framing a natural landmark inside a fiery ring.
Night sky above the French Alps lit by a drone-drawn circle of fire.
Another long exposure from Guilhem Nicolas's series of burning drone circles.
Fiery halo suspended over the mountains in Jadikan's drone light-painting series.
Sparks from combustible powder carried by a drone, traced into a glowing ring.
Closing frame from Jadikan's drone light-painting shoot in the French Alps.

If you’re eager to explore more of Jadikan’s drone light-painting work, his Instagram and website are the places to visit.

Photos courtesy of Guilhem Nicolas.