You're welcome, really loving what all of you are creating and posting.

I can see how newcomers could have issues with using fire and holy crap, burning down structures, yikes! I've had a longstanding habit of burning myself without meaning to, just with ordinary things in day to day life (second and third degree burns), which has made me super cautious about all things burny, especially fire. I wouldn't even attempt lightpainting with steel wool on fire, and especially magnesium! Another reason that I love seeing what you're creating here.

Thanks so much for the detailed explanation about lens and tripod swapping. That's just what I needed to get an image of how you do each. Now I'm thinking about all the equipment lugging, lol.