Making a Moody Long Exposure Fine Art Photograph

This is how I make an ethereal moody long exposure fine art photograph. I've had this photo in mind for a couple of months and when the weather turned moody I went down to the Infinite Bridge in Aarhus, Denmark to get the photo. In this tutorial, I will share both my settings, thoughts on composition, and why I edited the way I did.

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[ernestthomas]

I like the second image because it gives a real sense of mystery & creativity

[albertomoreno]

I vote for the second shot, it has a soul....brings you inside the photo and make you walk over the bridge. Congrats!!

[colynwyn]

First image for me as the distance adds to the sense of isolation that the image conveys.
Very nice

[henrydesrosiers]

Definitely the second image. Ghostly is the perfect description. I like it.

[davidmarsham]

Man, I don’t know if I can say that I like one over the other but there’s something particularly captivating about the second shot.

[johnrawllins]

I like both of them. They each dig into your mind and pull out and emotion. The one you like will depend on your emotion at the time of viewing.

[cherrob]

My clear favourite is the ‘ghostly’ version of you. Love it.

[unlimitedfuntaiwan]

I prefer the second photo, perfect with the sounds background and pictures tells soul in motion.

[jimtipton]

Number two for me. I liked the surreal look of it.

[JonDiPietro]

I can't choose one over the other. They're both incredible and they tell two different stories. Both stories are intriguing.

[jeffpotter]

I liked the first photo. I also didn't mind the horizon line either. I think it added to the composition.

[deanroyer]

I liked the first image more immediately because I understood the message right away. The second image took longer to sink in, but once it did it became my favorite.

[cowboyyoga]

To start with... what a great teacher you are! I am so thankful for having you in my life as my teacher. So enjoy the little details that are shared in this video. Really the horizon being visible makes it still very real as if it is still a part of this world before the cross over to the other world. And between the two... Well, they are different parts of the story... one is about moving to that point of the cross over and the other one is considering the point now that he has arrived. They are both wonderful... great job and thanks for sharing ! )))

[galpiper]

It’s the first one for me, love the way the leading line takes you to the subject which is then not pin sharp adding a mystery to the picture.

[robertwhitemoto]

Just Wow! Pic #1 for me... The mystery of the one... is such a cool touch!

[ellenstoune]

Wow! Both photographs are gorgeous. But I definitely prefer the 2nd one. It is hauntingly beautiful!

[erik]

I prefer the first image. Amazing shot and another awesome video. Thanks Mads.

[hectorfalcon]

The first one is beautiful and more minimalist, but the second one is just great.

[grahamegannon]

I like watching your videos which are very enlightening with good advice and tips. I prefer the the first photo with you on the extreme right.

[lmp]

second photo was the best, but both are awesome each conveys a different mood.