Michael Bosanko is lighting up Britain, and TalkTalk’s latest advertising campaign, with a giant green dinosaur, glowing flowers, an electric bull—and the queen herself.

The UK’s leading internet service provider enlisted renowned light artist Bosanko to illustrate the company’s repositioning as the UK’s “Brighter Phone and Broadband” provider.

Bosanko spent a weekend shooting overnight for the campaign at landmarks in London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Using long-exposure photography and an array of torches to paint with light, Bosanko created a series of captivating images showcasing some of Britain’s most famous attractions.

In Bosanko’s world, a dinosaur shines from the gate of the Natural History Museum. Whimsical flowers illuminate the Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Flames engulf the Angel of the North. A lone bull stands outside the Bullring Birmingham, and the queen sparkles from her throne in front of Buckingham Palace.  

TalkTalk’s ad campaign brings Bosanko’s one-of-a-kind images to a large public audience, formally introducing the little-known art of light painting.

A photographer for more than a decade, Bosanko discovered light painting on a trip to Greece in 2004. Since then, he has helped pioneer and define the medium.

Bosanko spent years perfecting his technique, but aspiring light artists and curious onlookers have the opportunity to try their hand at light painting on TalkTalk’s Web site.

Check out Bosanko's tour of the UK!! And, check out our visit with him in Cardiff Wales.