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Night Time Light Streaks at Busy Junction

The lights of passing cars and buses streak into the distance on this busy junction at night.

The hustle and bustle of city life can be captivating, especially at night, when the bright lights of passing vehicles streak into the distance like stars in the sky. This particular photo captures the vibrant energy of a busy junction, with cars and buses whizzing by in a blur of colour and motion.

Despite the darkness of the buildings lining the street, the glow of street lights are like stars and provide illumination. The long exposure of the photo creates an almost dreamlike effect, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

It’s fascinating how a single photo can encapsulate so much energy and movement, bringing to life the bustling rhythm of urban living. As the city continues to evolve and grow, scenes like this will always remain a constant reminder of the vibrant pulse of urban life.


Apertureƒ/16
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed15s

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Red and white light trails

Red and white light trails from passing vehicles while I stand in the centre of a road. A tree grows right in front of me.

More light trails from passing traffic in Malaga.

It was a nice warm night. I was listening to the Shakespeare episode of the Short History Of podcast. Good memories.


Apertureƒ/14
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO100
Shutter speed10s

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Light trails and Christmas lights

Christmas lights and light trails from passing traffic.

There’s a four lane highway through Malaga but in December and January they have great decorations over the street.

The perfect time to take some long exposure shots of passing traffic!


Apertureƒ/22
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length136mm
ISO100
Shutter speed30s

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Light Trails in the Conor Pass

Light Trails in the Conor Pass
Light Trails in the Conor Pass
Light Trails in the Conor Pass
Light Trails in the Conor Pass

Light trails of passing cars along the Conor Pass on the Dingle Peninsula in Co Kerry.


Apertureƒ/13
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length26mm
ISO100
Shutter speed20s

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Light Trails and the Ferris Wheel

Light Trails and the Ferris Wheel

I went into town today and after finding parking around Gilabbey Street I wandered around Grand Parade until the sun set and got a few photos of the ferris wheel there.

No stalls this year which is disappointing but with Covid19 on the rampage it’s understandable. Masks were seen inside and out among young and old.

There was a great festive mood in the city. Lots of families around, lots of music playing and people sitting outside shops and cafes drinking coffees, eating hot food and cold. I was amazed to see kids eat ice cream but it was a nice evening, not too cold in the city.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length24mm
ISO50
Shutter speed5s

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Light Trails in the Car Park

Light Trails in the Car Park

The lights of cars in the car park of Blackpool Shopping Centre blur into ghostly lines.

This photo is built from 4 separate images taken at the exact same spot, merged into one in Photoshop.

I thought I had posted a similar photo to this one but I cannot find it. It’s lost to the mists of time. Annoying..


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length16mm
ISO50
Shutter speed13s

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Lights on the Lee

Lights on the Lee

Lights shine on the River Lee from the new office buildings along the quays. One lone light from a boat on the river makes itself known, not to be outdone by it’s land based cousins.


Apertureƒ/8
CameraILCE-7M3
Focal length28mm
ISO100
Shutter speed2s

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Light Trails in Porto

Light Trails in Porto

The lights of passing cars make light trails in the air in Porto, Portugal. November 2019.

Aperture ƒ/9
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 16mm
ISO 50
Shutter speed 8s
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Looping Light Trails

Looking down from Femés, Lanzarote towards Playa Blanca. January 2019. I posted a similar photo a year ago!

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 24mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 30s
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Light Trails in Edinburgh

Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. June 2018.

Aperture ƒ/4.5
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 28mm
ISO 400
Shutter speed 10s
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Light Trails in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland. June 2018.

Aperture ƒ/4.5
Camera ILCE-7M3
Focal length 28mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 30s
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Light Trails in Cobh

Cobh, August 2017.

Aperture ƒ/8
Camera Canon EOS 6D
Focal length 17mm
ISO 100
Shutter speed 5s