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The Many Ways

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While in Boston I was walking around with my friend Bob Lussier and we stopped at this amazing view.

I noticed how much traffic was in this spot, both foot and auto traffic due to the tourist trap.

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An amazing view of a busy part of Boston. The movement is due to a long exposure.

So I immediately decided that the 10-stop neutral density filter and a long exposure was needed so I could remove the bulk of the cars, buses and people from the scene.

After a variety of exposure experiments I decided on the final exposure and waited for the ideal moment for the sun to reflect off the one building and enough of the movement to scatter.

This is the end result of patience, timing, exposure and creativity.

The photograph was made using the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 lens and process in Adobe Lightroom.

Thanks for reading and happy shooting,

Scott

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7 responses to “The Many Ways”

  1. This turned out great! I am definitely going to try this technique in town this spring!

    1. I know you can totally crush it. I can’t wait to see what you do!

  2. Roberts Michael Avatar
    Roberts Michael

    very prety photo man!!! the light refection on that bilding is cool it make the picture look kinda magical. never new about this filter stuff but now im intrested!!!

  3. wow this pic is grate! I realy luv how the car and people disapear like magic, so smat using that filter, it look so peacful in a bussy place! wish I culd take pic like that!!

  4. its crazy how u can make boston look calm like this. whith all the traffic but its gone now. nices work, i think i need to try this long exposur thing too!

  5. this is amazingg!! love how you caught da busy city but made it look so chill with no cars or people.. Boston is my fav city nd u captured it perfect!

  6. Hunt Mark Avatar
    Hunt Mark

    thas a really good picture!! you must be so pasionet to wait for da perfect moment with sun and evrything. I always rush my pics haha but maybe shoud try slow things down!

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