Fireworks at the Epcot Theme Park in Orlando in 2018 when Automattic hired out the place for a few amazing hours.
| Aperture | ƒ/4 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 24mm |
| ISO | 2000 |
| Shutter speed | 1/60s |
Tag Archives: Long Exposure
The Hills off Inch Beach
Wind Blown Clouds
Looking up from the rocks in Ballycotton I spotted this house and magnificent clouds overhead. The wind was blowing hard up there high in the sky and the clouds moved visibly as I watched.
It didn’t take me long to realise I needed to photograph it!
| Aperture | ƒ/13 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 41mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 10s |
Bokeh Lights in Youghal
The out of focus lights of Youghal light up the sky. The red light of a passing vehicle lights up the corner of the scene.
I was originally going to photograph the light and get a long exposure shot of passing traffic but luckily, my lens was out of focus and reminded me I could shoot a photo like this!
| Aperture | ƒ/6.3 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 191mm |
| ISO | 50 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2s |
The winds blows softly
On a lovely evening in August last year I was walking along a beach with my wife. The sun was getting low in the sky casting a faintly yellow glow over the world.
This long exposure shot captures the movement of cloud, and the wind blown grass. Even though there wasn’t much wind, it’s all relative when the photo is 13 seconds long.
Psst. Don’t tell anyone, but there’s a really nice beach around the corner from Wine Strand!
| Aperture | ƒ/13 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 37mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 13s |
Streaks of Sunset Light
You may have seen the stunning sunset photo from Crosshaven that I shared yesterday. Well, here’s another shot of it for you.
This one doesn’t look like a typical sunset, does it? Except for the warm orange glow. That’s because I used a technique called Intentional Camera Movement, or ICM for short. It involves zooming in on the boats in the water and moving the camera from side to side while taking the shot. The boats are the dark part of the photo, while the reflected sunlight in the water provided the rich orange streaks.
The result is a beautiful abstract image with streaks of colour and light. Next time I’m shooting a sunset over water, I’ll be trying this again!
| Aperture | ƒ/16 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 240mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/3s |
Rushing to buy fuel
August 2022 when fuel prices in Ireland were sky high, and they’re likely to go in that direction again. In that month, a litre of petrol or diesel was €2.059.
The price per litre has since dropped to €1.618, or at least it was at the end of April when I purchased petrol last.
Anyway, this is the Texaco petrol station in Dingle, Co Kerry, late one evening, early in the month. I’d just been for a walk around the town to take photos and this was one of the last of the night I took. I’m quite happy with how it worked out too. 🙂
| Aperture | ƒ/5.6 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 72mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 1/2s |
Invisible Motion on the Lake
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Lakes of Killarney with Blarney Photography Club and snapped this long exposure photo near Ross Castle. The scene was magical, with the reeds gently swaying in the breeze and the bare trees looking like skeletons on guard. It was an otherworldly experience, and I couldn’t wait to capture it on camera.
It was also freezing that February evening, so this is one of the last shots of the day for me. Totally blown out and over exposed, but I love it.
| Aperture | ƒ/8 |
| Camera | ILCE-7M3 |
| Focal length | 38mm |
| ISO | 100 |
| Shutter speed | 30s |
Night Time Light Streaks at Busy Junction
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
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 |