Zoom...

So enjoyed yesterday's long exposure shots at Canary Wharf, I thought I would pop back there after work tonight to take some more, from a different angle.

I took a few, but nothing I was totally happy with so as I was walking to a different location, I thought I would try some images twisting the lens whilst setting the exposure to 1 or 2 seconds to see what would happen. This isn't great but opens up some interesting possibilities.

For those in the know, this was taken standing in front of the fountain facing the main tower.

Miserable leaving work in the dark, but I guess it will allow me more night time photo opportunities...

[Dorrena Ortega]

Excellent abstract. Looks like you understand the night photography, for your camera.

[The Steve From 2010]

Oh niiiiiice, I forgot this was possible! Also, "miserable leaving work in the dark" I hear that.

[Simon]

that is a wicked way to use the zoom I have tried some shots biut yep your is excellent
:)

[Murray Andrews]

This is a proper wicked shot. Really like it.

[Erlend Bergsagel]

That is Great.
Superb!
Suddenly wanted to read William Gibson, again

[FunnyFace]

Great effect! Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with!

[wahyu]

COOL, Andy!

[Bill Dodsworth]

Wonderful pic, effect!

[Mrs. Smith]

Time changed happens for me this weekend. So, I too will be sad to lose the light....but then, like you said, maybe we'll gain nighttime shots.

[Matt Cruse]

Looks like my POV when I've had a few! :o)

[martyjk]

like this!!

[Constance Brinkley]

I like the effect. Great creativity. Looking forward to more.

[FaerieMoon]

Very cool effect and abstract! It looks like an explosion of colour

[Della]

great effect!

[Danielle]

Wow! I love the action here...it really draws my eye into the photo.

[Lisa McCombs]

Super cool!!

[Pamela Mandeville]

Neat effect!

[Leah B]

Very cool!

[migs meds]

wow great shot and effect.

[Craigy P]

I like this, porcupine lights!

[Deb Mayne]

Top shot.

[Alex]

cool effect :D

[HayleyB]

Great shot Andy - will have to try this

[Aaron L]

Nice we learnt this in college in last lesson went we went out round Windsor, pretty neat trick. Half term at the moment.

[Carlita Edwardo]

Like it - you working from Byran Peterson's workbook/knowledge base/suggestions. Can't wait for my 5D to return to work through his and other mentor's talented opus.

[andy c]

@misschuff Thanks Carlita... Sorry, I have no idea who Bryan Peterson is, so just did a quick search and checked out his work - he's a great photographer. I just try things out, inspired as well by people on here and reading photography mags mainly...

[Carlita Edwardo]

oh yeah! His books - I got all of them our through my institute's library are just soooo personable and he gives tips and tricks away and is NOT pretencious! His field guide book is a conglomeration of most of his other books and Book Depository UK is cheap ... I go on Whirlpool forums and link in with other there ... email me if you want more info [e-mail]. cheers

[Angela Thoms]

Looks like a movie effect.

[Brad Johnson]

I love it.