For Long Exposure Photos - The AOV Makes a Difference

An angle of 180 degrees creates a straight line. There are many factors that go into a successful long exposure photograph. One that isn’t often discussed is the angle of view (AOV). That is the angle of view from the camera position... to the movement captured by the long exposure. If a long exposure photograph were set up to record along the red arrow, the resulting long exposure photograph would have a 180 degree AOV. If a long exposure photograph were set up to record along the blue arrows, the resulting long exposure photograph would have an approximate 130 degree AOV. If a long exposure photograph were set up to record along the yellow arrows, the resulting long exposure photograph would have an approximate 90 degree AOV. Let’s see now that interprets visually. A 180 degree AOV typically produces minimal visible effect on movement. The camera to water AOV in the above photograph is 180 Degrees. That’s one possible reason that it shows minimal effect. The angle to the clouds is lower, which is why the effect is likely more visible. A 90 degree AOV typically produces maximum visible effect. The camera to water AOV in the above photograph is approximately 90 Degrees. That’s why it shows maximum effect on the water movement. If you’re out shooting long exposures, and the results don’t show much movement, try changing your angle of view. If you’d like to learn exactly how to shoot stunning long exposure photographs this weekend. [Go here to check out our premium guide “The Complete Guide to Long Exposure Photography” now »]( Chat soon, Brett Fox         [ Want to build your creative confidence? Try our super supportive [Weekly Photography Challenge Group](. It's a great place to share your work, get inspiration, and mingle with fellow photographers. [Join Now →]( (it's free!)]( Thank you for supporting Photzy! We're so glad you're here. Our mission is to help you explore your creative side, through photography. As a small community-led team, email is a crucial way for us to keep in touch. We regularly send out free tutorials, photo tips, inspiration, and store discounts. Never want to hear from us again? Break our lil hearts and [unsubscribe](. Or tell us how we can improve [here](mailto:cservice@photzy.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20your%20email). [Made with ♥ at Level 2 11 York St Sydney Australia]( Copyright © 2012 – 2023 Photzy Pty Ltd.