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Long exposures with movements

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  • 01-03-2009 7:33pm
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    alb
    Registered Users Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭


    I'm wondering if anyone has any interesting shots created by taking a long exposure with the camera stationary for most of the pic, but with movement for part of it. I think it can result in an interesting dreamlike effect, here's an example taken at a waterfall in Glendalough:

    73848.jpg

    Maybe you think this is just a blurry mess, I'm curious to hear peoples opinions and see if anyone else has any such shots?


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    Ricky91t
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    I've seen some very cool pics like this,but I think for the images to look good there has to be a stronger source of light so you can notice the movement better and it would add to the dreamy effect..Not a bad shot though,It's growing on me :)


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    mikeanywhere
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    I love going to Glendalough but a tripod is really necessary to get the shots you are after. The alternative is to put your camera on the ground on a jacket etc and that will help keep the movement to a minimum for you.

    I deleted the same location shot off my Flickr account recently but other stuff I have to show the effect are:

    239217068_a657567b24.jpg &

    298071339_506cab12c8.jpg

    As I am in Galway, if you ever want to meet to try different things, then PM me and we can arrange something when I am available.

    Hope that helps??


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    Eirebear
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    That second shot is an absolute belter Mike.

    However i dont think that is exactly the idea that alb is going for...i think they are looking at a more "impressionistic" take on things by moving the camera during exposure. (I MAY BE WRONG)


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    mikeanywhere
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    Eirebear wrote: »
    That second shot is an absolute belter Mike.

    However i dont think that is exactly the idea that alb is going for...i think they are looking at a more "impressionistic" take on things by moving the camera during exposure. (I MAY BE WRONG)

    Ta very much and my bad, wasn't sure hence why I added the images for reference.

    However, I do have something cheeky to offer :P :cool: :D

    305120728_1724d6fbb4.jpg


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    Eirebear
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    There is a guy in scotland doing this kind of stuff and making a bit of a name for himself right now....wish i could remember his name though :o

    (Useless information #102)


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    alb
    Registered Users Posts: 1,259 ✭✭✭alb


    Eirebear wrote: »
    That second shot is an absolute belter Mike.

    However i dont think that is exactly the idea that alb is going for...i think they are looking at a more "impressionistic" take on things by moving the camera during exposure. (I MAY BE WRONG)

    Yes that's what I meant, maybe I should have explained myself better. Specifically using a tripod for probably a second or more and then introducing some movement at the end of the shot.


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    riskydisco
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    I like this oldschool type of photo manipulation and actually planned on doing some photos like this tomorrow.. will follow up with some (hopefully) interesting looking shots!


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    melekalikimaka
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    2258795092_0cc09100af.jpg


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    Duchovny
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    I didn't really move the camera but i used the zoom of the lens in the process ;)

    weed.jpg


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    John
    Registered Users Posts: 12,135 ✭✭✭✭John


    I did something similar (zooming in and out during the shot) with these:
    2575632632_5ed0aff0c9.jpg

    2575638466_6335b09c10.jpg


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