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Motion Blurred Traffic
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Hi guys,
I went out tonoght with the kit and tripod, decided to give this motion blur photography a shot after seein some cool pics on the internet.
I used a EOS 20D, Canon 50mm F1.8, and tripod.
Exposure was set at 20 seconds
Iso was between 200 and 800 because i kept changing it to see different effects.can i please have some comments on these,
thanks
Jamie.
*cant upload pics from flikr for some reason?http://www.flickr.com/photos/jdphotographs/sets/72157626759959746/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;
Hi Jamie – in order to post your images from flickr – right click on them to get the acutal image link – then add the img tag to either side by highlighting the whole link.
Your set here is not so bad for a first attempt. Watch out for the distracting rail in some of them.
The best time to do this type of image is maybe a half hour after sunset when there is still some light in the sky. image IMG_0111 is a perfect example. The composition is ok – in that the traffic trails are appearing from the bottom left hand corner – letting the eye wander up and inwards. Always desirable in my opinion. You could have used the ‘rule of thirds’ – and have the horizon on the top third – leaving two thirds for the trails.If i was doing this shot –
1. Use a tripod – and frame your shot before shooting.
2. Use Bulb mode – and use a remote wired – or wireless shutter release cable. cheap on eBay.
3. start with f/11, ISO100 – and open the shutter for a minute – and see then how you will need to adjust the time lapse – or aperture so the white lights don’t over expose.
4. Use a black piece of cardboard/plastic to cover the lens when traffic is not approaching or departing the scene – while leaving the shutter open. Take it away when traffic is active. This will prevent the a car light suddenly appearing along the road. Let the multiple trails build up on the sensor.
5. Depending on the road – traffic will be quiet at 10pm – so early winter to spring atfter sunset and rush hour is generally best – lots of traffic to get smooth trails. Using the above technique will still make it possible though – but it will take longer.Hers one i got at 7pm on a friday in January on the N11. about a 2 min exposure using all of the above methods.
Hope this helps,
Bren
Perfect thank you
im still learning so havent really got around to learnin rules of third yet,how do i get bulb mode on a EOS 20D ?
JD
ohh – now we don’t do tutorials until at least you have read the manual!
its the B button
Here’s your remote link for €3:00 delivered. An essential piece of kit for any type of long exposures – that is – longer than 1/30″.
Here’s the ‘Rule of thirds’ in a nutshell. You need to know it before you can start to break it.
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds
Bren
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