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I used a zoom lens, neutral density filter and tripod. Exposure times were 3-5 seconds thanks to the ND density filter. This allowed me to work the zoom during the exposure. You get different effects from continuous or steps-wise zooms. you can have the image centered on the main subject (here it is a skunk cabbage) or off center.

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3 step zoom


continuous

No filter used on any of these except skylight.




busy backgrounds can be distracting

Another fun technique is Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)

Fave is spinning the camera...inner image can be fairly well focused.

I did a series of Mt. Diablo, this being my favorite. (there are a couple of others in the same gallery)

trees below my condo

I agree that the background can be distracting. its best to have a strong contrast/dark background, like in your dashboard shot. i also think that the tripod is important, because its ensures that at least parts of the image are sharp.

grompem wrote:I agree that the background can be distracting. its best to have a strong contrast/dark background, like in your dashboard shot. i also think that the tripod is important, because its ensures that at least parts of the image are sharp.

Good idea with the tripod, though I did hand hold all mine with lens stabilization on.
Thank you for sharing your technique!

Zoom effect works well with Christmas Lights as well, 2s f/11.0 at 24.0mm iso200

John de Freitas