Hi everyone, I just rode around last night taking tons of light trails shots with my Sony f717. It was the most freeing experience! Just held it up with one hand while driving. shook it, twirled it, held it up, down ,sideways, everything. I felt like I ruled my camera. These are right out of the camera, untouched. I'll never go back to film. I remember taking light trails with my film camera and It was not fun. I was so chinchy with the shots and I remember trying to make sure each one came out good. Not with digital. No need to be careful, just throw them all away if I want.
In all of these, I was moving and some of the lights are from moving stuff. Now that I've gotten that out of my system, I have to learn how to make a Real light trail shot that actually shows the scene and only the lights show movement. That will be a little harder. Where I actually stand still and capture tail lights or what ever. Although I like the light in this stuff, they really aren't good for anything. lol Please join me in posting your light trails. Also if you have any that are "Real ones" (not just abstract) please post them. I'd love to see your shots and hear your ideas! Include your settings if you have them.
Thanks, Kit.
It's fun to see what things look like in these. One looks like a snake in the road, another like notes. heh