Long exposures with movements

alb

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:



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?

Ricky91t

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

mikeanywhere

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:

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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??

Eirebear

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)

mikeanywhere

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:

Eirebear

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

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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.

riskydisco

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!

melekalikimaka

Duchovny

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

John

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