First attempt at traffic trails

[MilesG]

This is a first attempt so some critque and sum tips for next time please

http://photobucket.com/albums/v245/mwgreen/Long%20Exposures/

[Jonny]

In my limited experience i would say those are too wide. Try shooting in portrait and find a good spot on the road, look for a bend to give the trails a point to emerge from or end at. Location is the key and plenty of cars!!
Using a small aperture of f11 or smaller and a low ISO gives the best results IMHO.

Did you use a tripod?

http://jonspeed.com/C449930492/E148608781/Media/m1.jpg

[MilesG]

ok thanks for that i shall venture further afield to fine a high place above a motorway neer a bend

yes i did use a tripod

[edsarkiss]

the one i looked at was out of focus. put it on manual focus and set to a tick closer than infinity, shoot at a small aperture (f/8 f/11) to get some dof.

night shots are fun!
http://nobot.2y.net/pictures/20041002-nighttime/?8
http://nobot.2y.net/pictures/20041031-yosemite/?9