Just returned from a trail session at a War Memorial in Airdrie Scotland. Thank you for the tips I've put them to good use my friend. Happy festive season to you and loved ones and all good fortune for 2023.
Currently living in japan and bought a canon kiss x10i, pictures like these have been a huge inspiration for me buying a camera. Cant wait to go shoot some of these out in Japan!
Those images were superb, but I have to be honest, when that last one faded to black and white, wow, that really was just the icing on the cake - great video.
Super nice. I guess that long exposures make everything looking 100 times better. You would never think that the highway can be so nice. As for being safe at night - a fellow photographer was attacked in Glasgow a few weeks ago and all his gear was stolen. It's a real shame. So you need to be careful.
done this many times but enjoy a refreshing ! wish there were cooling towers & power stations being used in my area . using the light trails as leading lines to an industrial complex is slammin !
hi Gary,just found your channel [and subbed], i am just starting with photography and loved this video and how easy it looked doing the light trails,i live just around the corner from this location and will be going there to give it a try ,thank you just going to binge watch a shed load of your videos
Thanks for the tutorial. I just retired and am taking up photography. I’ve enjoyed taking shots with my iPhone. I’ve upgraded with a more serious camera. My first shot of skyline was a success. I will use this to prepare my 2nd photo shoot from a similar vantage here in Hawaii where I live. Very excited to see the results. Thanks for your guidance.
Back in the 1970 s I used to get some fantastic results in Sheffield City centre at night. Of course we only had film then and a night exposure calculator which was a cardboard contraption to calculate the apature and shutter speed. The photos of the City Hall with light trails in front of it gave the image a three dimensional look and of course the multi coloured Goodwin Fountain that then existed by the Town Hall. I like the starburst effect you got in your pictures, we used to use a filtre for those. I have to say that I haven't tried long exposure night shots with digital but Devon is a very dark and boring place at night. Well done for finding a worthwhile location.
A friend of mine did this and someone phoned the police as they thought he was going to jump. The police turned up and had a chat to him and was ok with what he was doing but they gave him a bit of advice to ring the police when he was going to do this again and let them know so if someone phoned up they will know what you are there for and not waste their time in turning up. Great photos Gary.
Stunning images Gary. Love a long exposure light trail / star burst photos. Also the blurry skies are terrific :-) Keep safe when out that late. Richie x
Ive done exactly this type of shot with the road leading to a sugar factory which is local to me but i've also taken some shots with trains for the light trails and what was Battersea power station as the backdrop with some really cool results especially at f22.
Excellent! Perfect timing, as I was already planning to do a night time light trail session, but now I'm going to have to find an S bend .... cheers! Maybe a round a bout!!
Thanks Gary, I didn’t dislike that building to the right. Was it even there from your earlier video a few years ago - I don’t remember it? I did some light trails on a small road in winter with snow banks on either side of the road. The challenge there was waiting for a vehicle in each direction at more or less the same time to get both headlights and tail lights. Surprisingly, that didn’t happen very often on that road. The road also had a nice S-curve, so worked well in the end and I had no buildings to contend with, just some trees and snow banks on both sides.
Cracking video Gary, once again you break the technical aspects of photography down to a level that can be understood by the masses. Great dedication by the way too, that was a late night, we appreciate it.
Thanks Gary for another great tutorial and spectacular images! If I'd driven along there and spotted you on the bridge the first thing I would have done was check my speedometer
What a fantastic tutorial, thank you very much. You're way of explaining and making it even more enjoyable. Again, thank you for sharing most valuable tips.
Ive done these. I turned it black and white but left the colour of the light trails while the rest of the image was black and white. The effect was awesome.
Nice video Gary, i have been to this location many times, even captured it when the power station was working, i think the rest of the power station is coming down this August.
Thanks Gary. I really enjoyed joining you on the shoot. Great tips and explanations. Minor point but perhaps emphasizing 'why' you selected 2" self-timer to avoid/reduce camera shake. Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it. I really appreciated seeing a couple of your favourite photos, love the tower lights!. My favourite F32, ISO 100 at 240 seconds for the combo of the tower lights/starbursts and night sky I did chuckle though as you spent all your time talking about the horrible building to the right so you went to 'portrait, but then during the shoot your were back in landscape talking about that 'bad' building :-) Night time is great it seems but as mentioned, in the winter months an early morning shoot would also work, especially for those of us living in the northern latitudes. Love the enthusiasm.
Excellent presentation. In a few days well have a rocket launch here in central FL at midnight. Ill take some long exposure pic Im a small guy but I carry a big gun to even the odds
Your reminding me more & more of the great Mike Brown - myth busting with a straight foreward approach - showing how to do things instead of blathering on. He was a master at it and so are you Gary. Here on Anglesey we cant get that kind of elevation, but doing the Suspension Bridge traffic gives some great results. Great vid and images Gary - big thumbs up.
Hi Gary - How do you "activate the bulb timer"? Great video that I've watch quite a few times but I don't know how you extends the shutter speed beyond 30 seconds
Good tip,s Gary, looking forward to useing live compasite on OMD Mk1, for lightening forecast for next 3 day,s, takes a base Exp then add,s only new movement/light frame by frame for hr,s if necessary, without over exposure.Diff to capture thunderstorm,s a breeze with this, metal tripod a bit dodgy thou?
Great video Gary, I remember the video you done there last time, bit out of the way for me that but I’m 5 minutes from the M61 near the Bolton Wanderers Stadium which I’m sure you’ve passed many times. Been a while since I’ve done any Light Trails, mainly down to having my driving license revoked last year after being diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea, DVLA have had my application since the 6th January after being told I can drive again but still waiting, took them 4 months to send a form out. Still found the tips very worthwhile as I’m going to be doing some Wire Wool Photography soon, just waiting for a night I’m not too knackered and also with a nice moon
I've never seen you look or sound more enthusiastic. This style is so underrated, you should do more like this. Fantastic images Gary
One of the best explanations about how light comes into your camera!
Cheers 👍👍
You can’t beat a fantastic light trails Gary
Cheers John 👍👍
@@GaryGough you need to do more light trails again Gary
I quite like the lit up building.... Fantastic video... Thank Gary
Your passion for photography really shows, it is very infectious! Very enjoyable watch, please do more!! 😄😄
I loved seeing the trails turn to a black and white. I loved the explanation.
Just returned from a trail session at a War Memorial in Airdrie Scotland. Thank you for the tips I've put them to good use my friend. Happy festive season to you and loved ones and all good fortune for 2023.
Oh wow, I love the double layer of lights you get from the lorries. B&W is awesome
This is the most informative and best video on night trails that I have seen. Thanks. Now to go out and try it.
Cheers 👍
Currently living in japan and bought a canon kiss x10i, pictures like these have been a huge inspiration for me buying a camera. Cant wait to go shoot some of these out in Japan!
That's awesome news! You'll have loads of great places to try it out I'm sure
Excellent photography!!!! Thank you for making this video!
Those images were superb, but I have to be honest, when that last one faded to black and white, wow, that really was just the icing on the cake - great video.
Yeah it's amazing just how cool light trails are in B&W 👍👍
They are just stunning 👏 📸 👍 photos
Wow,Thats so cool,love that effect stunning.What camera did you shoot it on.
Canon 5D3
Hi Gary, a nice set of pictures the one I liked the most was the black and white at the end.
The black and white one surprised me, but it works!! Well done!
Cheers Rich 👍👍
Super nice. I guess that long exposures make everything looking 100 times better. You would never think that the highway can be so nice. As for being safe at night - a fellow photographer was attacked in Glasgow a few weeks ago and all his gear was stolen. It's a real shame. So you need to be careful.
Very true!
Light trails are just so much fun
I’m going out to try light trail photography and have found this video useful, some great photos and I even liked the black and white version.
Your enthusiasm is contagious!
done this many times but enjoy a refreshing ! wish there were cooling towers & power stations being used in my area . using the light trails as leading lines to an industrial complex is slammin !
thanks - I was planning on going out tomorrow for this specific kind of photo - your tips will be a big help
thanks Gary
The monochrome works for me. Thanks for sharing. Great fun.
Thanks Gary , for a humble beginner like me this is so imformative . Great Vid. Crazy how good the b&w looks ..........
hi Gary,just found your channel [and subbed], i am just starting with photography and loved this video and how easy it looked doing the light trails,i live just around the corner from this location and will be going there to give it a try ,thank you just going to binge watch a shed load of your videos
Cheers. I’m sure you’ll capture some crackers 👍👍
Thanks for the tutorial. I just retired and am taking up photography. I’ve enjoyed taking shots with my iPhone. I’ve upgraded with a more serious camera. My first shot of skyline was a success. I will use this to prepare my 2nd photo shoot from a similar vantage here in Hawaii where I live. Very excited to see the results. Thanks for your guidance.
Back in the 1970 s I used to get some fantastic results in Sheffield City centre at night. Of course we only had film then and a night exposure calculator which was a cardboard contraption to calculate the apature and shutter speed. The photos of the City Hall with light trails in front of it gave the image a three dimensional look and of course the multi coloured Goodwin Fountain that then existed by the Town Hall. I like the starburst effect you got in your pictures, we used to use a filtre for those. I have to say that I haven't tried long exposure night shots with digital but Devon is a very dark and boring place at night. Well done for finding a worthwhile location.
Amazing photos, I bought a Nixon P1000 in 2018, still getting use to it. But def having a go at attempting light trails. Best wishes.
love the black and white one, thanks for the education
Really like the last photo the best, the colour version
A friend of mine did this and someone phoned the police as they thought he was going to jump. The police turned up and had a chat to him and was ok with what he was doing but they gave him a bit of advice to ring the police when he was going to do this again and let them know so if someone phoned up they will know what you are there for and not waste their time in turning up. Great photos Gary.
Stunning Gary, just stunning.
You can tell that you really enjoyed shooting these photos they are all very good. Thank you and look forward to your next adventure .
Stunning images Gary.
Love a long exposure light trail / star burst photos.
Also the blurry skies are terrific :-)
Keep safe when out that late.
Richie x
Many thanks. Cheers Richie 👍👍
@@GaryGough Anytime Gary :-)
Will be travelling that section of motorway in 10 days time on my way to Northumberland.
Marvellous images done by u-so pleasing to the eyes. Will attempt shortly to do this light trail photography following ur tips which r of immense help
Have fun!
Thank you Gary for this. Fab shots with starburst made me smile😊
I've just got into photography and this is something on my list todo..
Thank you Gary. Looking forward to see more tutorials from you. John From Malta
Stunning images nice work Gary
Ive done exactly this type of shot with the road leading to a sugar factory which is local to me but i've also taken some shots with trains for the light trails and what was Battersea power station as the backdrop with some really cool results especially at f22.
Sound excellent. You'll have to post them on my FB group 👍👍
@@GaryGough I don’t FB anymore Gary I got stuck in that trap of taking pictures for social media rather than taking pictures for myself
Gary, great images, as usual. I was not expecting a B&W image to be displayed, and it certainly had a wow factor all its own!
Cheers David 👍👍
Excellent! Perfect timing, as I was already planning to do a night time light trail session, but now I'm going to have to find an S bend .... cheers! Maybe a round a bout!!
Have fun! 👍👍
Colour image before the B&W, I think is best. Second pick would be the first image. Great video!
Cheers Greg 👍👍
Beautiful shots. Have you ever done this with a major airport in the background?
I haven't no but that's a great idea. Cheers 👍👍
Great shots as usual Gary and the B&W looks fabulous as well 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks 👍
Stunning results. You’ve really wet my appetite and given me food for thought. Love this Chanel, thank you.
simply perfect. Enjoyed it and will try it soon
Thanks Gary, I didn’t dislike that building to the right. Was it even there from your earlier video a few years ago - I don’t remember it? I did some light trails on a small road in winter with snow banks on either side of the road. The challenge there was waiting for a vehicle in each direction at more or less the same time to get both headlights and tail lights. Surprisingly, that didn’t happen very often on that road. The road also had a nice S-curve, so worked well in the end and I had no buildings to contend with, just some trees and snow banks on both sides.
Cheers 👍👍
Planning to do this on the M25 bridge by Thorpe Park
Enjoyed this tutotrial. Nice ideas for the creative content
So simple yet so effective, I always think the back drop is important in this type of image, the power station works really well
Cheers Rich 👍👍
Light trails are fun to do. You made it easy to understand. My fave image was the 2nd from last (just before the mono version).
One word Gary.....Stunning.
Cheers 👍👍
Beautiful pictures Gary as usual. 💐
Great pictures Gary and I know the location really well.
Cheers 👍👍
Fantastic video and outstanding pictures Gary. Keep it going.
Good stuff - thanks for sharing!
Cracking video Gary, once again you break the technical aspects of photography down to a level that can be understood by the masses. Great dedication by the way too, that was a late night, we appreciate it.
Great images. I liked your enthusiasm and passionate explanation a lot. Always learn something new from your videos.
Thank you very much!
So cool heading out to my local turnpike overpass now
Tanks for this video and the explanation. Helped me a lot! I’m gonna try it soon .
Great shots there. I liked the white building lit up on the shorter exposures, does blow up in the longer though
Great video and images, makes a nice change from the usual landscape photography 📷👍
Thanks 👍 Cheers Mike
Gary you are soooo cool I've done light trails in my small town United States I'm so proud of them ..... James from Clinton Oklahoma
Brilliant video gary,shall get out and explore areas locally
Thanks Gary for another great tutorial and spectacular images! If I'd driven along there and spotted you on the bridge the first thing I would have done was check my speedometer
:) loads of people did. Break lights everywhere :)
Fantastic location !
Cheers 👍👍
What a fantastic tutorial, thank you very much. You're way of explaining and making it even more enjoyable. Again, thank you for sharing most valuable tips.
Wow just wow
cheers Andy 👍👍
Gary you are such an inspiration 🙏
Very kind, cheers 👍👍
That was awesome just got a new camera for Xmas can’t wait to try this out
Great tutorial. Loved the photo's. Now to find a suitable location in deepest Somerset.
Have fun!
Great tutorial. And thank you for acknowledging safety issues
Very nice gary could try that with port Talbot steelworks in the background, just bought a cinebloom filter that could give a interesting effect
Sounds interesting David. You'll have to let me know what they're like 👍👍
@@GaryGough will do, btw I’ve started vlogging with a friend let me know what you think
@@davidpearce2981 awesome news David. I’ll go and subscribe 👍🏻👍🏻 if you need any help just ask
@@GaryGough yes I will gary thanks
Ive done these. I turned it black and white but left the colour of the light trails while the rest of the image was black and white. The effect was awesome.
Yeah, it's called colour-popping. It was a great effect back in the day :)
Nice video Gary, i have been to this location many times, even captured it when the power station was working, i think the rest of the power station is coming down this August.
I'll keep an eye for that. Cheers 👍👍
@@GaryGough Hi Gary 22nd August they come down facebook.com/KnottingleyAndFerrybridgeFOCUSteam/photos/a.2290891334524423/3031250157155200/
Very pleasant images!
Cheers GB see you in a few days 👍👍
@@GaryGough can’t wait!
Great vlog Gary 👍
Cheers 👍👍
Fantastic images Gary
You inspire me! Thanks👍👍
Cheers Magnus 👍
Thank you for making this useful video 📸 it helps a lot! Keep on shining God Bless you all 😇🤝💞
Thanks Gary. I really enjoyed joining you on the shoot. Great tips and explanations. Minor point but perhaps emphasizing 'why' you selected 2" self-timer to avoid/reduce camera shake. Maybe you mentioned it and I missed it. I really appreciated seeing a couple of your favourite photos, love the tower lights!. My favourite F32, ISO 100 at 240 seconds for the combo of the tower lights/starbursts and night sky
I did chuckle though as you spent all your time talking about the horrible building to the right so you went to 'portrait, but then during the shoot your were back in landscape talking about that 'bad' building :-)
Night time is great it seems but as mentioned, in the winter months an early morning shoot would also work, especially for those of us living in the northern latitudes.
Love the enthusiasm.
I always take lots of photos, good or bad :)
Excellent presentation. In a few days well have a rocket launch here in central FL at midnight. Ill take some long exposure pic
Im a small guy but I carry a big gun to even the odds
lol Looking forward to seeing the results, the pictures obviously and not the dead bodies 😁😁
Thx Gary! Gonna give this a go.
Super video Gary. I will try that for sure.
Thank you... Now I know I'm not the only one taking photos in the wee hours of the morning
Your reminding me more & more of the great Mike Brown - myth busting with a straight foreward approach - showing how to do things instead of blathering on. He was a master at it and so are you Gary. Here on Anglesey we cant get that kind of elevation, but doing the Suspension Bridge traffic gives some great results. Great vid and images Gary - big thumbs up.
Thank you for explaining in a easy way. I actually got out directly to a busy Europa road and fired away :-)
Absolutely fantastic love them 👍
Thank you for such great video.
Looks fantastic 😁 I'm going to try this just getting into long exposure not tried this yet but will do this week thanks for tips
Hi Gary - How do you "activate the bulb timer"? Great video that I've watch quite a few times but I don't know how you extends the shutter speed beyond 30 seconds
Hi Kevin, Either select "B" for bulb or simply slow your shutter down one click below 30 seconds
Good tip,s Gary, looking forward to useing live compasite on OMD Mk1, for lightening forecast for next 3 day,s, takes a base Exp then add,s only new movement/light frame by frame for hr,s if necessary, without over exposure.Diff to capture thunderstorm,s a breeze with this, metal tripod a bit dodgy thou?
Good luck Steve 👍👍
@@GaryGough Thank you Gary, will post if half decent.
Awesome. All your tutorials are well presented with full details. Thanks Gary.
Superb pictures
Cheers 👍👍
A Hard day's night. Love it
Great video Gary, I remember the video you done there last time, bit out of the way for me that but I’m 5 minutes from the M61 near the Bolton Wanderers Stadium which I’m sure you’ve passed many times. Been a while since I’ve done any Light Trails, mainly down to having my driving license revoked last year after being diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea, DVLA have had my application since the 6th January after being told I can drive again but still waiting, took them 4 months to send a form out.
Still found the tips very worthwhile as I’m going to be doing some Wire Wool Photography soon, just waiting for a night I’m not too knackered and also with a nice moon
So much I like your enthusiasm. I will do it soon too I hope from a bridge in Riga. Take care. Göran from Latvia