Long Exposure – Page 7 – In Photos dot Org

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.

Aperture	ƒ/16
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	15s

Waves crash on rocks in a mist

Water crashes on rocks but is turned to mist in a long exposure photo, with a lighthouse in the background.

Waves crash on rocks but all you see is a mist in this 4 second long exposure shot. That’s Roches Point Lighthouse in the background, of course, because this photo was taken in Church Bay last year.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	240mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	4s

Red and white light trails

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.

Aperture	ƒ/14
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	10s

Light trails and Christmas lights

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!

Aperture	ƒ/22
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	136mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	30s

The Cathedral and the Ferris Wheel

A long exposure photo of a quarter of a Ferris Wheel with Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral in the background

Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral seen in the background behind the Ferris Wheel on Grand Parade in Cork.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	98mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	4s

The Ferris Wheel through the Crystall Ball

A close up of a glass ball through which a ferris wheel is seen, upside down.

As seen in a previous photo of the Ferris Wheel on the Grand Parade in Cork, the crystall ball that Henry brought along was a very useful prop.

Here we are at the top of the car park looking down on the big wheel. It surrounds the crystal ball, but the wheel itself can be seen upside down in the ball.

Now I’m remembering how cold it was that evening and how I wished I’d brought my gloves. Must get fingerless gloves so I can use the camera.

Aperture	ƒ/25
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	134mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	20s

Seeing Double

The lights of a Ferris Wheel appear doubled as the camera moved during exposure. Lots of other lights move too.

Two for the price of one! The Ferris Wheel on Grand Parade has grown a twin!

Thanks, Henry, for the inspiration. Here is his double photo.

Aperture	ƒ/18
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	72mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	8s

Lights along the Lee

Light reflected in the water of a river at night in a city. Bright Christmas decorations line the bank further down, while the top half of a Ferris Wheel is lit up and seen above local buidlings. A car park stands next to the river.

Lights along the River Lee a couple of weeks ago when I joined Henry and Vivien for some photography. Henry got a fabulous shot of the wheel.

I’ll be posting some more shots of this over the next few days.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	30mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1s

The Lights of the Samuel Beckett Bridge

Lights reflect off a bridge and nearby building on the waters of a river at night

The Samuel Beckett Bridge in Dublin and the lights of the Convention Centre Dublin fight for attention. Red and Green lights reflect off the River Liffey on a warm October evening earlier this year.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	10s

Nollaig Shona ó Chorcaigh

A bus and cars speed along the road as a sign above says "Nollaig Shona Duit".

Cars speed along the road as a sign above says "Nollaig Shona Duit".

The “Nollaig Shona Duit” signs at both ends of St. Patrick’s Street in Cork are all lit up again this year.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	24mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	1/1.3s

The Ferris Wheel and the Crystal Ball

A ferris wheel spins while traffic drives past and the whole scene is reflected in a small crystal ball

The Ferris wheel on Grand Parade in Cork on a freezing December evening. The whole scene is twisted upside down in a small crystal ball.

Thanks Henry for all the help, and the crystal ball!

Aperture	ƒ/18
Camera	ILCE-7M3
Focal length	38mm
ISO	100
Shutter speed	3.2s

At the Speed of Light

The Light trails of vehicles passing on the road.

Cars passing over the Michael Collins Bridge in Cork produce light trails in the fog.

Aperture	ƒ/8
Camera	Canon EOS 6D
Focal length	24mm
ISO	50
Shutter speed	1s