Light Trails Love 'em? or Hate 'em?
I have recently fallen in love with light trails. Almost to the point where it will soon consume my portfolio and overpower it....but hopefully not. What are your opinions on vehicle trails?
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4 Comments
fantastic!!
I tried a light trail experimental shot on Las Vegas Blvd. last November. Amazingly, the first one came out great. I've been obsessed with them as well ever since. My best shots so far have come from San Francisco. Cool architecture, lots of starbursts from streetlights (f-stop 16-22), and streetcars and buses leave high and low trails. The people I show them to seem to love them. The first and 3rd shot are from SF and the 2nd from Tokyo
I really like that second one! It really pulls you in.
Jacob, I'm the guy who responded above. Admittedly, I'm not big fan of star trails. However, your star trails with the car trails above inspired me to give it another try. Turned out OK. Now I just need to find a perfect combination composition like yours. What were your settings if you don't mind sharing?