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The Motions Of Canoers and Kayakers Revealed With LEDs In Long Exposure Photography
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The Motions Of Canoers and Kayakers Revealed With LEDs In Long Exposure Photography

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Photographers like Stephen Orlando in Ontario always find a way to bring fresh ideas to the popular photography art sub-genre of light painting. His stunning pictures capture the hypnotically repetitive motions of kayakers, canoers, and swimmers as they paddle through the water, turning their movement into beautiful woven braids of light.

Orlando’s long exposure photos use programmable strips of LED lights that can blink or change colors over time, which is how he was able to ensure that each paddle stroke was captured. In the long exposure of 20 or 30 seconds, the kayak becomes invisible, but the trail of light left behind as they paddle gets picked up and turned into an elegant light art show.

This photographer has plenty more beautiful photos of other activities as well, so be sure to check out his website (where he’s got cool photo prints for sale)! For more on these interesting photos, read Orlando’s interview with Bored Panda.

More info: motionexposure.com | Facebook | Instagram (h/t: colossal)

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I’m an avid outdoor enthusiast and photographer,” Stephen Orlando told Bored Panda. “I also have an engineering background. These three things culminated in the production of these photos

The shape of the light trails turned out to be what I was expecting. I did a lot of planning for these photos and I plotted out the expected path beforehand. The unexpected result was how visually appealing they are

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The lights trails in these photos were not created in Photoshop, nor are they composite images. They were made with careful timing, proper lighting and patient friends

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I did have to waterproof the lights, especially for the whitewater kayaking photos

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Swimming

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We’d like to thank Stephen for answering our questions and can’t wait to see more of his enchanting works!

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MarleneLove
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very unique and beautiful. Keep up the great work, what an inspiration

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LynnMacDonald
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never we looked that colorful kayaking and swimming out on Meech. Beautiful

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MarleneLove
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for posting, your work is beautiful and unique, keep up the great work.

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DrewClancy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is mind-blowingly simple gorgeous and original! Thanks for the inspiration!

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Sewingmolly
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliantly unique! As well beautiful! As a canoeist in my younger days, I always thought group canoeing might be good set to music...

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JamieBlack
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is this? Where did this come from, why did you do this? I want to know more about this!! Please contact me? jamie@soleadenture.ca

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Paul Narloch
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Feel free to contact me when you find out Jaime. Good questions. www.facebook.com/FurnitureFlea

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PaulRandell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These would make great 'invisible sculptures' if viewed through a holographic plate at the lakes edge???

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MarcelPunschke
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those fotos look great.. nice idea and the result is inspiring to do more experiences..

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Delijan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Uncle Jason just got green Mercedes SLS AMG Convertible only from working parttime off a macbook... see this page DOMAIN.com

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Carlos Rios
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the 2nd and 6th photos, crop out everything above the horizon and it looks like an awesome abstract painting!

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ChrisEmberson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very beautiful and inspiring. I wish that my paddling would look as nice.

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MathewBatdorff
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is beautifull to be able to see the flow of movement thru the medium of matter we exist in. Cool;-)

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NoraFisher
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very interesting! How did the LED lights get hooked on to the oars, paddles, and swimmers?

rozie avatar
rozie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. That is just amazing. So creative and the end result is fantastic.

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LynneSparkes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luv your work didn't think we moved so graciously when we kayaked xx

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MarjorieFranko
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. Who would ever have thought that paddling could create such an image just a few years ago?!

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RaeWren
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to see this with a kayaker going over a waterfall or in Class V rapids. Spectacular! idea! Bravo!

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DrewClancy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is mind blowingly simple gorgeous and original! thanks for the inspiration!

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MarleneLove
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

very unique and beautiful. Keep up the great work, what an inspiration

lynn_macdonald_39566 avatar
LynnMacDonald
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never we looked that colorful kayaking and swimming out on Meech. Beautiful

marlene_l_love avatar
MarleneLove
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for posting, your work is beautiful and unique, keep up the great work.

drew_clancy_7 avatar
DrewClancy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is mind-blowingly simple gorgeous and original! Thanks for the inspiration!

Sewingmolly avatar
Sewingmolly
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Brilliantly unique! As well beautiful! As a canoeist in my younger days, I always thought group canoeing might be good set to music...

JamieSoLe avatar
JamieBlack
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is this? Where did this come from, why did you do this? I want to know more about this!! Please contact me? jamie@soleadenture.ca

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Paul Narloch
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Feel free to contact me when you find out Jaime. Good questions. www.facebook.com/FurnitureFlea

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paul_randell_79 avatar
PaulRandell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These would make great 'invisible sculptures' if viewed through a holographic plate at the lakes edge???

Meisti1 avatar
MarcelPunschke
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those fotos look great.. nice idea and the result is inspiring to do more experiences..

Delijan avatar
Delijan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Uncle Jason just got green Mercedes SLS AMG Convertible only from working parttime off a macbook... see this page DOMAIN.com

criostwo avatar
Carlos Rios
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the 2nd and 6th photos, crop out everything above the horizon and it looks like an awesome abstract painting!

ccemberson avatar
ChrisEmberson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very beautiful and inspiring. I wish that my paddling would look as nice.

mathew_batdorff avatar
MathewBatdorff
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is beautifull to be able to see the flow of movement thru the medium of matter we exist in. Cool;-)

nfisher565 avatar
NoraFisher
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very interesting! How did the LED lights get hooked on to the oars, paddles, and swimmers?

rozie avatar
rozie
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. That is just amazing. So creative and the end result is fantastic.

lynne_sparkes_5 avatar
LynneSparkes
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luv your work didn't think we moved so graciously when we kayaked xx

marjorie_franko_3 avatar
MarjorieFranko
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. Who would ever have thought that paddling could create such an image just a few years ago?!

rae_wren avatar
RaeWren
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd like to see this with a kayaker going over a waterfall or in Class V rapids. Spectacular! idea! Bravo!

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DrewClancy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is mind blowingly simple gorgeous and original! thanks for the inspiration!

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