Theme: “Long Exposure”

Judge: Greg Holden

Long Exposure:

Long exposure photography involves using a slow shutter speed to capture the passage of time. By leaving the camera's shutter open for seconds or minutes, stationary objects remain sharp while moving elements—like flowing water, drifting clouds, or car headlights—are blurred or streaked, creating an artistic, dreamlike effect.

The possibilities are almost endless for long-exposure photography. Examples include light painting and streaks of car headlights, the blurred motion of a runner or another athlete, the silky motion of a waterfall, star trails in a night sky, amusement park rides, clouds blurring across the sky, fireworks, lightning, etc. It should be clear to the judge that the resulting image is the result of long-exposure.

About the Judge:

Photography is my way of sharing with others how I see the world around me and provides me with an artistic escape from my day job as an aerospace engineer. My photos are mainly from adventures traveling the US and hiking in various parks, where I enjoy the challenge of finding interesting shapes and juxtapositions in nature and making the most of situations I discover.

I find that the little scenes often overlooked by others are the ones that fuel my photographic creativity. I am always looking beyond the obvious and photographing the things that others might not even notice like an acorn sprouting, the patterns made by rust and faded paint on an old automobile, or textures in the windblown sand on a local beach. Sometimes the most amazing images are right there under your feet.

I enjoy teaching others and sharing my passion and I am available to speak or judge at your camera club. I have been praised for my constructive critiques and ability to tailor my feedback to different levels of photographers.