Long Exposure Photography – It’s The Little Things That Count
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In long exposure photography, there is a “Public Enemy #1”.
Do you know what it is?
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Did you figure out what “Public Enemy #1” is for the Long Exposure Photographer?
It’s blur caused by camera motion!
The example photograph does not have one element in it that is completely sharp, and that’s unacceptable.
With long exposure photography, the motion, and its cause, may even be imperceptible to you.
Using a tripod, or a stable surface, and a shutter release mechanism are a given for any attempt at long exposure photographs.
But… here is another step that you can take:
Quick Tip – Add some weight to the camera and the tripod. This will minimize any motion blur due to even the slightest breeze of wind. I use a pair of ankle weights purchased at my local sporting goods store.
I lay one ankle weight over the camera itself after completing my set-up procedure, and I sling the other one over the camera strap, allowing it to hang beneath the tripod. These ankle weights are 5 pounds each. They will stop all movement from the wind!
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About Kent DuFault
Kent DuFault became a photographer in September of 1974. He took a “Basic Photography” class in high school and was hooked for life. His best-selling eBook, The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography has helped thousands of photographers worldwide learn and master long exposure photography.