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.
This photo was taken on February 8, 2006 in Hooksett, New Hampshire, US, using a Nikon D200.
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schex, Zach Reinhart, Ryan Brenizer, GenkiGenki, and 325 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Ken Mitchell [deleted] (77 months ago | reply)
Excellent Ben
Insert Photographer Here (77 months ago | reply)
Really cool! Great night shot!
schex (77 months ago | reply)
need... more... speed
_JDT0505 (77 months ago | reply)
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?
Ryan Brenizer (77 months ago | reply)
Very well done, great lines!
Marchissimo (77 months ago | reply)
Great!
maat108 (77 months ago | reply)
wonderful shot !!!!
Andrew Morrell Photography (77 months ago | reply)
Yahoo in the Subaru!!!! Great lights.
hearman (77 months ago | reply)
What a great shot, very well done.
.nate (77 months ago | reply)
HaHa
You're listening to NPR.
Crazy hippy.
Great shot. EZ Pass GO!
Sawrah (77 months ago | reply)
Striking! I love it!
Phil Sharp. (77 months ago | reply)
ace.
greasymainers (77 months ago | reply)
How many times do I have to tell you...no driving in the Chicago airport tunnel..geez!
Josy's Pics (77 months ago | reply)
It is the best night driving shot I've ever seen... well done!! BRAVO
arturlr (77 months ago | reply)
I usually dont like this type of photos, but this one was really good!!
Sil!! (77 months ago | reply)
good job and what a cool idea.
GenkiGenki (77 months ago | reply)
Wow, what a shot! Looks like you were really holding still on the steering hehe.
Zulfiqar7 (77 months ago | reply)
(Back to the feature) {LOL}
Very nice shot, love it
colur [deleted] (77 months ago | reply)
Great shot. I tried to do this Sunday night going through a tunnel but none of the shots came out any good.
NataMichels (77 months ago | reply)
super!
HannyB (77 months ago | reply)
stunning!!
acastellano (77 months ago | reply)
very cool
Optic Desire (77 months ago | reply)
WOW! tIME TRAveling!
Nikki McLeod (77 months ago | reply)
the best one yet, i think.
ojaipatrick (77 months ago | reply)
great job! did you use a tripod?
BrassCullions (77 months ago | reply)
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. . .
Ben McLeod (77 months ago | reply)
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.
[bridget] (77 months ago | reply)
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!
Robert Seber (77 months ago | reply)
That's neat!
s h u b h i (77 months ago | reply)
thats excellent..
mikeporcenaluk (77 months ago | reply)
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.
Ben McLeod (77 months ago | reply)
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.
Vendobiont (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks for the how to detail.
Boback (77 months ago | reply)
Its superb. Well done man.
Hartin [deleted] (77 months ago | reply)
Nice.
G √ (77 months ago | reply)
Freaking awesome.
carafriez (77 months ago | reply)
That rocks!! Great job!
ROCK STARLETTE (77 months ago | reply)
this is probably the most fanastic shot ive ever seen... go long exposures!
once and future (77 months ago | reply)
love it!
xamad (76 months ago | reply)
bravo!
sue-bbang (76 months ago | reply)
No wonder the photo looked familiar! I just read about you in PopPhoto :D
Guido_62 (76 months ago | reply)
WOW this is a great picture! Ciao
*CA* (76 months ago | reply)
This is awesome. Kudos.
AnDy631 (76 months ago | reply)
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 :)
Ottoman42 (76 months ago | reply)
This is simply wonderful the angle really separates it from other shots like this. Very inspiring.
Bella Rua Photography (75 months ago | reply)
Who could have guessed that a toll booth could be so cool?
D' Contreras (ILEXPHOTO) (75 months ago | reply)
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!!!
Thru The Glass (75 months ago | reply)
very cool
john_hanley_sjo (75 months ago | reply)
Really a couple a swell shots here ace...
gordieryan (74 months ago | reply)
This is brilliant.... I have to give it a go