Trails
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Location
This photo was taken en route to the Chamundi Hills, from the city of Mysore (Karnataka, India). There is an elevated temple on the way, which gave me a good view of the road below.Time
This was taken at night at about 9 PM, when there is just enough traffic to cause the neat trails that I expected. This was a planned shoot, and to capture light trails, I needed night!Lighting
It is a trial and error as to how long I must keep the shutter open. If it is too long, the result is a clutter, and if it is too short, I'd end up with nothing. Just about 13 seconds was enough to capture the perfect amount of light needed for this picture.Equipment
I used a Canon EOS 60D, mounted with the 18-55 mm Kit lens. Longer exposure surely called for my tripod, and I used a remote trigger in order to minimize any possible shake.Inspiration
I've always been a fan of light trails, and light play. This location was the perfect setting I was expecting to get a minimalistic trail image.Editing
The only post processing work done was to increase the contrast a tad from the original.In my camera bag
My usual gear include my EOS 60D, the basic Kit lens (18-55 mm) for wide angle and landscape applications, a Zoom lens (70-300 mm, Sigma DG f4-5.6) for birds and far-off applications, and a Prime lens (50 mm) for portraits and nights.Feedback
First, observe the scape for a while, and choose the angle of view such that you will be pleased with the result. Carrying a tripod for this shoot is definitely necessary, unless you are able to find a sturdy surface that also gives you the desired angle. The remote trigger is not very important, provided you can do away with the predefined shutter speeds in the camera. If you decide that the Bulb mode is necessary, the a remote is a must too. Ty to avoid the high beams from the oncoming vehicles, as it usually causes a flare (or use a CPL filter to avoid it).
