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If photography's all about light, my stream here on flickr should be nearly empty. Shooting almost entirely in the darkness of night my images are created over extended periods to capture the passing of time.

Whether it's star trails, traffic trails, light art or landscapes lit purely by the moon, there's something special about creating an image that develops over time. Unlike the what-you-see-is-what-you-get of daytime photography, night photography has suspense built in.

My photostream represents a fraction of my overall image library. Having viewed my photos, if there's images you want to license or buy as prints; or maybe you're looking for a tutor or camera club speaker; or a photographer who can deliver against both personal and commercial commissions - get in touch by flickrmail or grab my phone number from my long exposures website.

There's also insight into my techniques on the Long Exposure tips blog and you can follow me at:
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Photos of AndWhyNot (33)

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Contacts (430)

Graham M Green Graham Green
teamdel No real name given
Lauri Laurén Lauri Laurén
Play up Pompey John Illsley
Weeman76 Paul Wheeler
^soulfly Thomas Leong
PhotographyByUr... Allan England
Jon Bewlay Jon Neil
pictHA-fotografie No real name given
binliner Justin Minns
hoy:mp Martin Hoy
Mike-Hamilton... Michael Hamilton

Groups (50 50)

Le Mans 11,433 photos, 440 members
24 Heures du Mans - ACO Official 5,472 photos, 222 members
theprintspace gallery / Search for exhibitors 23,549 photos, 2,056 members
Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 EX 32,171 photos, 2,260 members
Ricoh GR Digital 4 / GRD IV 7,552 photos, 545 members
Amazing iPhoneography 105,664 photos, 8,537 members
Diptic App 7,487 photos, 2,671 members
Astronomy 39,272 photos, 6,971 members
Basingstoke Toggers 509 photos, 36 members
Through the Lens of an iPhone 11,100 photos, 3,447 members
JustStance 20,912 photos, 1,343 members
OPTICAL NIRVANA 387 photos, 59 members
The Vanishing Night ( A Light Pollution Group) 5,166 photos, 867 members
Wide Field Astrophotography 3,003 photos, 555 members
Automotive Light Painters 131 photos, 58 members
Antony Gormley 10,636 photos, 1,740 members
Nikkor 16mm 2.8 Fisheye 1,928 photos, 262 members
City and Architecture 2,662 photos, 550 members
Portsmouth - Business 41 photos, 5 members
Portsmouth - Creative 123 photos, 7 members
Portsmouth - City Views 193 photos, 18 members
Portsmouth - Seafront 132 photos, 15 members
The Milky Way 1,611 photos, 552 members
Edition35mm 1,513 photos, 45 members
N-Photo Mag 21,731 photos, 1,181 members
Low light photography 96,733 photos, 6,124 members
Light Painting World Alliance 10 photos, 50 members
Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) 340 photos, 45 members
Street Photography UK 27,703 photos, 1,680 members
ICM - Intentional Camera Movement - 17.000+ great submissions! 16,533 photos, 2,208 members
Digital Holga 2,758 photos, 546 members
Holga HL-C/HL-N Lens for Digital Camera 2,556 photos, 502 members
Portsmouth - Maxi Best of 73 photos, 8 members
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED 3,752 photos, 974 members
LONG EXPOSURE NIGHT=LARGA EXPOSICION NOCTURNA 3,571 photos, 875 members
Light Painting Tutorials 1,645 photos, 748 members
Nikon Night Photography 1,316 photos, 150 members
Light Painting Competitions and Themes 490 photos, 859 members
Light Painting - The Real Deal 55,455 photos, 9,899 members
Portsmouth, UK 2,000 photos, 191 members
Light-painted domes 330 photos, 55 members
Welding mask glass filter 1,704 photos, 779 members
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 7,691 photos, 2,587 members
Anti star trails 1,396 photos, 389 members
Porsche Rennsport RS 2,092 photos, 472 members
London: The Square Mile 20,843 photos, 2,642 members
StarStaX - Image stacker for Mac / Windows / Linux 671 photos, 454 members
Face-down Tuesday 4,343 photos, 214 members
Facedown 1,771 photos, 233 members
Android Photographer 28,770 photos, 2,640 members

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Testimonials (6)

www.bazpics.com says:

"It's always good fun checking out the latest additions to Andy's stream - that way you can see what he's been throwing beams of light at in the previous couple of days. I'm a bit of a nighthawk myself which is why his shots tend to appeal to me more than a daytime shooter. Keep it up Andy :)"

24th June, 2009
Adcuz says:

"AndWhyNot has become a bit of a local legend when it comes to car photography. He has been known to create seemingly impossible shots using a serial box and a bit of sticky tape.

I was going to put something cake related here but couldn't think of anything.

In all seriousness - An inspirational person with great enthusiasm and talent in the art of photography."

15th June, 2009
somefool ∴ Matt Maber says:

"Want to see great photos of cars? At night? You're in the right place."

13th March, 2009
tdub303 says:

"I feel truly lucky to be one of AWNs contacts. Outside of taking killer pictures AWN has always been honest and helpful in his comments. I appreciate reading his comments whether they be under an image of mine or under the image of someone else. They reflect his knowledge and his love of photography. I can honestly say I have learned so much from him.

His photography is inspiring as well. He chooses interesting angles and adds his own insane lighting to create some very unique pictures. Take a look through his photostream and you will see what I am talking about.

If you live in the UK and are interested in car photography or having your car photographed I suggest contacting AWN."

24th January, 2009
emaniebo says:

"Andrew's passion for night photography and car shots is indeed contagious. Priviledged to see how he works and see through his mind - his images are testament to his fertile vision. A petrolhead and a music afficionado - I share the same passion and interest, and meeting him through photography was a breakthrough.

I was never the same again. Thanks dude for the inspiration. You're a LEGEND."

15th January, 2009
Diana Goss:emulate me! says:

"Andy is such an enthusiastic photographer and always eager to learn new techniques, venture into new territories and never scared to have a go at just about anything. If you go out with Andy be prepared to be very late home, his passion is pleasantly contagious."

19th July, 2008