Louis and the Ferris Wheel

I always wanted a good ferris wheel shot! It's surprisingly hard to shoot these things. You would assume that it's just a slam dunk with a long exposure and spinning lights... but it's not that easy! I've thrown away hundreds... until finally it worked out magically one night in Lyon.

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Carlos G Photography says:

great shot.......congrats......
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Natalie Wozniak says:

love the wheel..and work it did!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Robert Himler says:

WOW so good trey
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

www.intofotos.com says:

Stunning!!!!

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aldo_visto says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Geometric Tonal Vision, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

millan p. rible says:

truly magical. great shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Pop38/ says:

This is a great shot. I have wanted to shoot at night in an amusement park, but so far have not.

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elementalPaul says:

You're right, these things are much harder to photograph than you'd think! There's a big wheel every festive season in Edinburgh and i've yet to take a picture of it I'm 100% happy with.

Great contrast with the statue here - it looks as though the wheel is about to slice the statue in two :-)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

jw corley says:

Magically is right. Wonderful shot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Pachelbel Canon says:

Really spectacular; I'd not have known it was a ferris wheel without the title, I think.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

JoLiz says:

Cool composition! Lovely shot!

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Seaside Photographer says:

Fabulous ... wow
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Scott Dungan says:

Bravo Trey. I haven't gotten a decent one yet.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Bob M. Montgomery Images says:

It's all about timing, nicely displayed here :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

springtree road says:

it's beautiful. love it and the merry go round from a while ago. :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

My first thought....oh how pretty that is! Super shot Trey!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

bsmith4815 says:

perfection!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven2358 says:

That's a nice geometrical pattern appearing in the wheel. So no HDR this time?
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Velurajah UK says:

beautiful shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lila Rose says:

That one does indeed look like a bit of perfection...well captured!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

stevenbulman44 says:

Superbly done
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

wildmann59 says:

Great Find ....

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freshairsandiego... to Vegas says:

wonders what one can do with a good nikon and a macintosh
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Rachelle❥ says:

cool
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Weaselmcfee says:

Very pretty.. it has the apprearance that the straight stansions are curved, by virtue of your clever photography .. excellent and lovely. Congrats on your happiness with it... well deserved ;)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastián-Dario says:

Excelente foto.

Saludos!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

B4uWerePunk says:

Really nice shot man
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

SnaPsi Сталкер says:

Sweet... almost looks like these rotating fireworks...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord V. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *The Pandora's box*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!We would like to put this inside "The Pandora's Box"
Nos encantaria tener esto dentro de "The Pandora's Box"

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Vaeltaja says:

Fantastic night shot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

smoore24 says:

Brilliant image!

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The_Photo_Boy says:

excellent!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ says:

Pretty!!!:)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

fotofreq says:

Me likey!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sam Policar says:

Far beyond words.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Keith Fuller says:

Lovely shot, well done
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy McGowan says:

Nice shot, I love these fair ride numbers
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Excelent night shot.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

IMAGES FROM MAN says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Living Life Through A Lens, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

another classic picture, outstanding image.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Jurobra says:

Excelente nocturna.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

tullyallenp says:

Ridiculously good!!!

Superb shot - having tried one of these, I know how hard they are to get just right
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ronsho © says:

This is simply super.

Superb work.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

oOcekaOo says:

Ohh this is cool!
Nice shot !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

LadyExpat says:

Beautiful!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

IndahKreatif says:

Gorgeous!! Me envy :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

Awesome colours here dude.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mom2i&e....back from late night @ MK!!! says:

that is awesome!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

gato-gato-gato says:

Very nice shot, good work!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

declicjardin says:

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ConstantineD says:

Beautiful capture
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

GAry.Photography says:

awesome pattern.....
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

IanC4 says:

This shot is more than worthy of a comment! :-)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

louisevangrootven says:

Quelle magnifique vue d'un carrousel en fonction !
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A.Alwosaibie says:

amazing photo!!!

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jc ynion says:

Wow, superb capture on lights
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Papafrezzo says:

Very nice one.

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Evelyn Rósa J. says:

superb!
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Dr. Doc says:

Fantastic shot. What a dynamic night capture with the lights and movement.
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theunderstudy says:

There are so many elements of this image that deserve mention, the blue light captured in the lower left is a picture itself, the part of the statue low level and inscription with a great shadow too is fantastic. All adding up to an amazing photograph, well done.
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Beautiful night shot!
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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Farrugia (chrisfarrugia.net) says:

Awesome image!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

mudpig says:

so cool trey - love the contrast between the two primary subjects.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

unkannyvalley says:

I like the long exposure.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sharky_MB says:

You got nice spirals in the wheel! Good shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

espressoDOM says:

love how this came out....

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Muddy LaBoue says:

It's beautiful... the light effect reminds me of the graphics I used to create with my Spirograph!
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