Light trails


Light trails are lines of light that are recorded in a picture by a moving light source while the image is being exposed. Examples of this might include the lights of passing vehicles on a highway at night, the lights on a fairground Ferris wheel, or someone walking around with a hand-held flashlight. They can also be produced by photographing static lights while moving the camera throughout the exposure.


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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