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Taken on the 28th of May, 2016 on Tower Bridge in London. Personally quite surprised with the result given a truck drove into my line of sight.
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Taken on the 28th of May, 2016 on Tower Bridge in London. Personally quite surprised with the result given a truck drove into my line of sight.
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May, 2016Views
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People's Choice in Captures After Dark Photo Challenge
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January 09, 2017
Thank YOU for voting on this image! This was one of my first ever long exposures. Thanks!
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Location
I took this picture on Tower Bridge in LondonTime
I too this picture around 2am in the morning.Lighting
It was pretty dark and yet despite the time of night, traffic was fairly moderate. This, in turn, meant that the lights on the cars would be picked up by the camera (in shutter priority mode).Equipment
I used my Canon EOS 1000D with either the standard lens (18-55mm) or possibly my telephoto lens (70-300mm).Inspiration
For reasons I have mentioned in other BTL articles, I was determined to capture a long exposure shot at night given what it was costing me on a personal level.Editing
I don't believe I did any post processing.In my camera bag
I usually carry my Canon EOS 1000D plus two lenses: (18-55mm & 70-300mm). I also carry iPhone accessories, batteries, memory cards, a manual and other bits and pieces. I also carry a tripod. For those who have read previous BTL articles, a bio-hazmat team from the CDC finally came and took away the half eaten baguette.Feedback
I would strongly recommend using a tripod for long exposure shots. Additionally, I would also recommend setting up the AEB function (bracketing) to generate multiple exposures. This gives you the option of 'choice'. I like to use long shutter speeds however use your judgement about the various sources of light in your immediate environment. If there are multiple, disparate light sources, you might need an NDF (neutral density filter). So far, I have not needed to use one yet but it is worth keeping that in mind. Most importantly: have fun!
