Techniques - Long Exposure

There are so many approaches to the photography technique of 'Long Exposures', historically they have been captured in busy, bustling environments. However, Moonshine, makes a statement, as notoriously the moon is difficult to capture, but the choice made here to capture it with this technique is impressive. Framing makes the photo all the more powerful and draws the eye to its ever moving beam. Well done.

I find this image to be cinematic both in framing and tonally. During editing, I would suggest sharpening the fence detail, as this will give the overall look a dramatic effect. I imagine the noise levels were difficult to tone down as this was shot at night on a 400 iso. Well done.

Fish eye lenses are so fun to use in all photographic settings, here you have successfully captured the energy of night buses in London. In my opinion, during editing, the contrast could be deeper to compliment the fast light trails. It's an atmospheric image!

This landscape is striking, with this technique of elongating shutter speeds and or light passing through the lens, the sea is ethereal and challenges the eye to find its end point. The driftwood draws the viewer in and stabilises all of us into a sense of calm in what, I can imagine, chaotic waters. Well done.

I'm very appreciative of the time taken to capture this image. Stars are consistently moving and on upon detailed inspection it's very sharp, well done on this. The colours are tonally excellent, with deep smoky pinks, this would make a great series.

This photo is dramatic both in its location and speed. The detail captured is impressive, where the viewer can pick out engravings in the stones. The mist and foggy atmosphere brings a traditional Cornish landscape that we all recognise. In post, I would suggest adjusting the seascape slightly. Congrats!

Hurry by is both graphic and long exposure intended. This has influence from indie band album art and 1980s street photography with its vivid red tones. You can tell it's a single person walking past the lens which gives the image a documentary narrative, however, I feel this is the concept and was intentional to audiences. Congratulations.

This image has commercial potential, light painting gives an impressive effect, and you have achieved that. I appreciate the colour choices you have selected here, they are all relevant to the image's narrative which is giving a musical atmosphere which is very fitting to an artist on a future album. Great shot!

I like the thought you have considered in the framing of this landscape. The portrait element is very well considered, I believe this was directed, and it shows well. The narrative is telling and has cinematic value throughout. This would be interesting as a series!

The framing on this image is clever, they have captured multiple narratives in one frame, from the mass of city goers walking under impressive advertising and tourists photographing a similar scene. I appreciate knowing the steps taken to photograph this scene, there is great tonal balance throughout the image where I believe it was achieved in camera. Good Job!

These portraits are vivid, and you have experimented with all aspects from capture to editing. It's refreshing to see these different crops in one sitting, this has potential to visualise further in more styles and editing. Next time, try complimentary colour tones in between exposures. Brilliant!

Without looking at the details, you've provided, I could immediately tell this was captured in London. There is a talent when this moment happens, well done. This image reveals its narrative in the busy city streets, and the tones throughout are excellent.

I appreciate the editing process in this landscape. Tonally this is greyscale, but with the deep blacks of the night sky it brings depth and contrast. As a long exposure, it's captured as a car drives through the residential streets, simple light trails is all an image needs.

This photo is very on theme with the upcoming holidays, however it is unique in framing. I like the editing where there is a fine balance with the contrast and light exposure, well done. The colours are consistent, I would be curious if the tree was smaller for a wider burst of light.