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Usually, we are viewing photos that capture a short moment in time, but these stunning pictures are completely different. The intent of long exposure photography is to create an image that highlights the effect of passing time. There is no fixed definition of what constitutes "long" because a 30-minute picture of a static object might not be distinguishable from a short exposure. Therefore, the inclusion of motion (mostly through light art) is the main factor that adds intrigue to these interesting photos.

Bored Panda has compiled a list of interesting and innovative examples of long-exposure photography. It will not only please your eye but give you some ideas about what to look for when trying to achieve a similar creative photography effect as well. From traffic lights on an empty street to fireflies in a jar, the photographers behind these amazing photos certainly found an interesting way to picture their objects. Scroll down to enjoy the list and vote for your favorite entries!

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    Milky Way Long-Exposure Looks Like Fractal Geometry

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    #3

    Long Exposure Photo Of A Plane Taking Off

    Long Exposure Photo Of A Plane Taking Off

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    #4

    Traffic Light Long Exposure

    Traffic Light Long Exposure

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    Yaman Yamaner
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish, Lucas Zimmermann, the photographer, was credited. But of course, compiling images from internet is very easy to prepare a post but, crediting the image owners is a huge burden. Isn't it?:(

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    #5

    Long Exposure Of Fireflies In A Forest, Japan

    Long Exposure Of Fireflies In A Forest, Japan

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    #6

    The Motions Of Canoers And Kayakers Revealed With Leds In Long Exposure Photography

    The Motions Of Canoers And Kayakers Revealed With Leds In Long Exposure Photography

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    #7

    Long Exposure Of Ferris Wheel Looks Like It Has Stained Glass

    Long Exposure Of Ferris Wheel Looks Like It Has Stained Glass

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    #8

    Zoomed Out While Taking A Picture Of My Christmas Tree

    Zoomed Out While Taking A Picture Of My Christmas Tree

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    Mimis Nachbarin
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the spirit of Christmas coming out of your tree to fill your hearts... ;-)

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    #9

    Long Exposure Of Fireworks

    Long Exposure Of Fireworks

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    #11

    I Used Some Led Lights To Spin A Forest Of Mushrooms Under The Milky Way

    I Used Some Led Lights To Spin A Forest Of Mushrooms Under The Milky Way

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    #12

    I Took This Long Exposure Shot Of A Pumpkin As My Lense Unknowingly Fogged Up

    I Took This Long Exposure Shot Of A Pumpkin As My Lense Unknowingly Fogged Up

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    Asia
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you've captured the spirit of haloween for sure :D

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    #13

    Long Exposure Of Helicopter Landing

    Long Exposure Of Helicopter Landing

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    Vlad Horobet
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the chopper goes down, then backwards, then down again. I'd frame this on my wall.

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    #14

    A Long Exposure Photo Of A Train Roaring Through The Canadian Rockies

    A Long Exposure Photo Of A Train Roaring Through The Canadian Rockies

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    #16

    Long Exposure Of “Merry Go Round”

    Long Exposure Of “Merry Go Round”

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    #17

    I Attached A Blinking Light To The Robot And Did A 10 Minutes Exposure Of It Cleaning The Living Room

    I Attached A Blinking Light To The Robot And Did A 10 Minutes Exposure Of It Cleaning The Living Room

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    #18

    Long Exposure Of A Departing Tram In Budapest Covered With 30,000 Leds

    Long Exposure Of A Departing Tram In Budapest Covered With 30,000 Leds

    Zsolt Andrasi Report

    #19

    I Put Some Fireflies In A Jar And Did A Long Exposure For 3 Minutes. (Don't Worry I Let Them Go)

    I Put Some Fireflies In A Jar And Did A Long Exposure For 3 Minutes. (Don't Worry I Let Them Go)

    Heidi Stauff Report

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    Ash
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Don't worry I let them go" :) Haters and trolls have made us overtly cautious. You never know when a simple, innocuous statement can lead to a full blown war of words!

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    #20

    Here Is A Long Exposure Zoom Keyboard

    Here Is A Long Exposure Zoom Keyboard

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    Vlad Horobet
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like the intro from some movie, flying inwards through the credits scene. Amazing.

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    #21

    Long Exposure Photography Of A Snowboarder With Leds On His Board

    Long Exposure Photography Of A Snowboarder With Leds On His Board

    I_AM_STILL_A_IDIOT Report

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    Ida Råtass
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, so obviously a stupid question for those who know... but how do you get a clear shot of the moving snowboarder when everything else moving gets blurry?

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    #22

    Long Exposure + Subway Tunnel =

    Long Exposure + Subway Tunnel =

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    #23

    Long Exposure Of A Lighthouse

    Long Exposure Of A Lighthouse

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    #24

    Long Exposure Photograph Of A Firework

    Long Exposure Photograph Of A Firework

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    #25

    Long-exposure Capture Of Moths Swarming A Light At Night

    Long-exposure Capture Of Moths Swarming A Light At Night

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    #26

    Took This Photo Last Night By Zooming My Lens In And Out During A 10 Second Exposure. Had To Look Up And Make Sure The Building Hadn't Exploded After Reviewing The Picture. (no Photoshop)

    Took This Photo Last Night By Zooming My Lens In And Out During A 10 Second Exposure. Had To Look Up And Make Sure The Building Hadn't Exploded After Reviewing The Picture. (no Photoshop)

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    #27

    Long Exposure Photography Of Lava Lamp Looks Like Some Galaxy Captured In A Jar

    Long Exposure Photography Of Lava Lamp Looks Like Some Galaxy Captured In A Jar

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    #28

    Long Exposure Photo Of Candle Procession At Salisbury Cathedral

    Long Exposure Photo Of Candle Procession At Salisbury Cathedral

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    #29

    Long Exposure Of Road

    Long Exposure Of Road

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    #31

    Long Exposure Of Air Traffic Above San Francisco

    Long Exposure Of Air Traffic Above San Francisco

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    didi
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The top image of the runways makes me think of spiders when they trail kite lines in the wind. How appropriate!

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    #32

    I Tied Glowsticks To My Hands And Feet And Took A Long Exposure Shot Of Me Rock Climbing

    I Tied Glowsticks To My Hands And Feet And Took A Long Exposure Shot Of Me Rock Climbing

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    CelSlade
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just admiring the cast-iron balls (madness?) of someone who rock climbs at night.

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    #33

    Long Exposure Of A Roomba Vacuum With Color-changing Light On Top

    Long Exposure Of A Roomba Vacuum With Color-changing Light On Top

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    A Long Exposure Of Our Planet As Seen Through The Windows Of The Iss's Cupola Module By Don Pettit, Nasa Astronaut

    A Long Exposure Of Our Planet As Seen Through The Windows Of The Iss's Cupola Module By Don Pettit, Nasa Astronaut

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    A Truck Passed In Front Of The Camera During A Long Exposure Shot

    A Truck Passed In Front Of The Camera During A Long Exposure Shot

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    #36

    Long Exposure Of A Plane Taking Off

    Long Exposure Of A Plane Taking Off

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    #37

    Long Exposure Shot Of A Carousel At Night

    Long Exposure Shot Of A Carousel At Night

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    #38

    My Long Exposure Photograph Of Tonight's Delta Iv Rocket Launch

    My Long Exposure Photograph Of Tonight's Delta Iv Rocket Launch

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    I Took A Long Exposure Of A Moving Train, And I Am Very Happy With The Result

    I Took A Long Exposure Of A Moving Train, And I Am Very Happy With The Result

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    #41

    Long Exposure Shot Of Glow Sticks Dropped Into A Waterfall

    Long Exposure Shot Of Glow Sticks Dropped Into A Waterfall

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    Long Exposure Of Hundreds Of Skiers Holding Flashlights

    Long Exposure Of Hundreds Of Skiers Holding Flashlights

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    #44

    While Playing Some Christmas Light Jump Rope, I Decided To Take A Long Exposure Photo

    While Playing Some Christmas Light Jump Rope, I Decided To Take A Long Exposure Photo

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    #45

    Roomba Led Long Exposure

    Roomba Led Long Exposure

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    didi
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is all the neat organisation in a square grid of the other roomba on this feed?

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    Took A 4 Sec Exposure Of My Front Bike Tire With Some Post It Notes Attached To The Rungs

    Took A 4 Sec Exposure Of My Front Bike Tire With Some Post It Notes Attached To The Rungs

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    #47

    Long Exposure Of Teacups

    Long Exposure Of Teacups

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    Long Exposure Of Soyuz Launch To The Iss

    Long Exposure Of Soyuz Launch To The Iss

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    #49

    Marathon Of Colour Long Exposure

    Marathon Of Colour Long Exposure

    thebrainguy Report

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    TC
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to find the equilibrium exposure between the runners and the static people. 1 second perhaps ?

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    Long Exposure Of A Peacekeeper Missile Testing

    Long Exposure Of A Peacekeeper Missile Testing

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