Zakim Bridge
Light trails of traffic on the highway going into and out of the Zakim Bridge in Boston.
Light trails of traffic on the highway going into and out of the Zakim Bridge in Boston.
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Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Aperture f/22 ISO 100 Shutter 21/1 Focal Length 28/1 
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Jul, 2019Views
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Location
This photo was taken from a side parking area overlooking Rt. 93 and the Zakim Bridge in Boston.Time
This was taken about an hour after sunset. I love shooting light trails and with the heavy traffic on the highway it produced heavy, thick light trails from the car's headlights and tailights.Lighting
This was a tricky shot as I had to set up my tripod between the safety rails so I couldn't open the legs of the tripod fully. I leaned it against a rail a bit to keep it steady.Equipment
This was taken with a Canon Rebel 3 in bulb mode, leaving the shutter open for about 40 seconds . I used a tripod, but couldn't open the legs fully as it was between safety rails, so leaned it against a rail for stability.Inspiration
I've always wanted to shoot this bridge, so I did so from a nearby park. As I was walking back to the train station to go home, I noticed the highway below me with all the car lights and immediately looked for a spot to try to capture the bridge with light trails.Editing
The only post processing I did was a bit of contrast enhancing. I don't do any Photoshop editing.In my camera bag
I carry with me at all times my camera bag with several different lenses and filters. I also always have my tripod with me.Feedback
Boston is a great city for photography. Lots of old historic buildings along with newer structures like this bridge.
