twenty seconds on the highway

I think this may be my best night driving shot yet - although the dirt on the windshield kind of distracts from it.

I've been trying to get a good shot as I drive through the tollbooth. This may be the one I've been looking for.

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Ken Mitchell [deleted] says:

Excellent Ben
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Insert Photographer Here says:

Really cool! Great night shot!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

schex says:

need... more... speed
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

_JDT0505 says:

Very nice, I like the way the lines don't really cross over each other. I always handhold mine, so the lines are all crazy looking.

Do you have it sitting on a monopod or something?
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Very well done, great lines!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Marchissimo says:

Great!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

maat108 says:

wonderful shot !!!!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Morrell Photography says:

Yahoo in the Subaru!!!! Great lights.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

hearman says:

What a great shot, very well done.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

.nate says:

HaHa
You're listening to NPR.
Crazy hippy.

Great shot. EZ Pass GO!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Sawrah says:

Striking! I love it!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Phil Sharp. says:

ace.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

greasymainers says:

How many times do I have to tell you...no driving in the Chicago airport tunnel..geez!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Josy's Pics says:

It is the best night driving shot I've ever seen... well done!! BRAVO
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

arturlr says:

I usually dont like this type of photos, but this one was really good!!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Sil!! says:

good job and what a cool idea.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

GenkiGenki says:

Wow, what a shot! Looks like you were really holding still on the steering hehe.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Zul-Alpha says:

(Back to the feature) {LOL}
Very nice shot, love it
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

colur says:

Great shot. I tried to do this Sunday night going through a tunnel but none of the shots came out any good.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

NataMichels says:

super!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

HannyB says:

stunning!!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

acastellano says:

very cool
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Optic Desire says:

WOW! tIME TRAveling!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikki McLeod says:

the best one yet, i think.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

ojaipatrick says:

great job! did you use a tripod?
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

BrassCullions says:

To me it looks like the guy was on acid, probably hit or two of 4-way window pane, then somehow the whacky image in the guy's head became a photograph. . .
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben McLeod says:

Thanks everyone. I'm happy to see that people aren't sick of my night driving shots.

Yes, I did use a tripod. Here's how's it's done.

In the shameless self-promotion category, pick up the March edition of Popular Photography to see a little article on me and my obsession with this type of shot.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

[bridget] says:

you are obsessed but I like them, all of them. this one is probably my fav. Classic how you strap it in the front. cool that you shared it with us! and super cool to be in Popular Photography!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Seber says:

That's neat!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

s h u b h i says:

thats excellent..
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

mikeporcenaluk says:

Ben,
I just saw your three page spread in Popular Photography, (page 41, March 2006). Absolutely mind-blowing work. Congratulations on your feature, you will have to keep me updated on how many comments you get on Flickr because of it.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Ben McLeod says:

Thanks Mike! I haven't seen it yet. I stopped off at a store the other day but they still had the February edition on the shelf.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Vendobiont says:

Thanks for the how to detail.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Boback says:

Its superb. Well done man.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Hartin [deleted] says:

Nice.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

G √ says:

Freaking awesome.
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

carafoo says:

That rocks!! Great job!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Barbara Chung says:

this is probably the most fanastic shot ive ever seen... go long exposures!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

once and future says:

love it!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

xamad says:

bravo!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

midnite owl says:

No wonder the photo looked familiar! I just read about you in PopPhoto :D
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Guido_62 says:

WOW this is a great picture! Ciao
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

CA says:

This is awesome. Kudos.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

AnDy631 says:

Damn...you better watch out or you'll start a trend, this is too cool not to try to imitate. It looks like you're hitting warp speed :)
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Ottoman42 says:

This is simply wonderful the angle really separates it from other shots like this. Very inspiring.
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Bella Rua Photography says:

Who could have guessed that a toll booth could be so cool?
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Pablo D. Contreras (ilexphoto) says:

Hey Ben!!!!!! I was somehow chocked seeing you photos on last POP PHOTO magazine issue!!!
Who copyed who?! Check this picture in my gallery!
www.olhares.com/millenium_falcon/foto412519.h tml
I´m jocking Man!!! great photo!!!!
and your car is much better than mine!
when did you send your photo to them?
I took my pic mounting my tripod on the BACK seat of the car. While I was returning from teaching at school!
we had different inspirations! I was inspired on Millenium Falcon light speed action!
You can e-mail my at pdcontreras@yahoo.com.br
Regards!!!
Posted 46 months ago. ( permalink )

Thru The Glass says:

very cool
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

john_hanley_sjo says:

Really a couple a swell shots here ace...
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

gordieryan says:

This is brilliant.... I have to give it a go
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

.steve.t [deleted] says:

I'm glad that I came back to see more of your night driving, this is one of the best.
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

OneEighteen says:

Whoa! Jackpot! Great photo
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Gugig says:

amazing
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

cemcgee says:

Obsession pays off. Great shot.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

anti-zoom [deleted] says:

this.... i have to try
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

J O S H U A says:

Excellent all around photo, I am inspired to try it!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

randomonix says:

brilliant
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

The Capturer says:

wow that came out awesome i too tried this but still experimenting need a new tripod... check out my stream
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Seber says:

Please add this to www.flickr.com/groups/howdidyoutakethat/
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Oo°•FaReS_DuBai•°oO says:

Cewl
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Kirpernicus says:

THIS IS EYE CANDY! Please post this amazing photo to the Eye Candy! Group.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

IL_Bianconiglio says:

Really excelent colors...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

jeroen_bennink says:

Great night shot, just love the colors. Instant fav!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Adam Pena says:

your an amazing photography. Very original concept.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ul_Marga says:

Great!!! very very good shot
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

COOL PICS I FOUND ONLINE [deleted] says:

The blue lights are my favorite, this pic is hot.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

subliculous says:

oho, MAN. you rock.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

charliestyr says:

Great one, like some crazy rainbow of colours. Really amazing, well done!

Charlie -
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ SparkleRetroH♥ says:

Amazin how u can get colours like that!! :o)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

krishkumar says:

wat colours man!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

It's not my fault! says:

Excellent!

You should send this to DriverPics
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

khryzanto says:

2 fast 2 furious
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Auf der Maur says:

I just love your night photos :)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

TrintonC says:

I love taking night photos and you have just given me more insperation and more of a reason to buy a cable release. Wonderful shot!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

i'm so pale, goddamn says:

COME OOOOOOOOOON! THAT CAN'T BE REAL

oh my god, that picture is so FUCKING GREAT
great place!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrei AIR says:

this is a great photo
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Javertime says:

wow, great photo!!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodrigo Goi says:

20s its a lot of time!

Wonderful collors!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

yusso says:

pendejisima
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

pushupbra [deleted] says:

how did you do this? i am in awe!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Laura Thompsonn says:

this is really great. i absolutely love the color.
one of my friends wants to attempt this kind of shot
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

the octagon says:

great shot!

i tried this myself very recently and was pretty pleased with the results, although I have to say i left the windscreen absolutely filthy which does kind of take something away from the image! check it out on my photostream, would love to know what you think.

I haven't tried a 20 sec exp as yet, maybe next time after seeing your shot
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Rahil. says:

superb the line convering in the distant is awsome
very well shot
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

wow!!very nice!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim of JimOnLight says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Jim On Light, the Flickr Group, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow, this one's even better than the last! I would be HONORED for your work to be in our pool!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

gerry_m says:

fantastic shot.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

shetha says:

I have a bunch of these yet -- I basically set mine to iso100 and f/22 :-D Sadly a small aperture doesn't account for motion blur. Or happily?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

arshad. says:

amazing
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

mobilememories says:

Cool!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Iany T. says:

the colors are absolutely amazing!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ammit (P.I.E.) says:

that it my version , but i still like yours better. cherio

Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Absolut Jo says:

I love this!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Niraj Desai says:

brilliant shot! the colors are simply amazing
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

guilhermecda says:

AWESOME SHOT!!! i love long expo shots... and cars... so... this shot is AMAZING... congrats
Posted 6 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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