SUPER long exposure photography tutorial: Daytime time-blending and Photoshop tips

In this week's video I head to Canary Wharf in London to take an extremely long exposure, as well as using time-blending techniques to create my finished shot. I show how I got the image, then go into how I pieced the different exposures together using both Capture One 20 and Photoshop.
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[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

DECISION TIME: image one or two?

[@romina141086]

I vote for 1... Mom votes for 2.

[@9aryfreeman]

Image 1 for me 🙂

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

An even split! So I still can't decide!

[@miked1973]

1 as the clouds keep things centered on the buildings

[@changez77654]

Image 1 for me - agree that you shouldn't be detracting from the main subject of the photo (the buildings). I could see those dramatic clouds work in a different lighting situation.

[@carolineanne6671]

I completely agree, definitely image 1. It is a really lovely shot, the way you layered the photos was amazing! Sorry you got cold, but ultimately, worth it!

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks so much!

[@9aryfreeman]

Hi Andrew, I love your channel and have been following you for a while now. I made a New Years resolution to start to comment and interact with the you tubers I follow, as I never have before now. All your videos are clear and concise and the way you explain things are thorough. Keep up the great work and I look forward to watching all your 2020 content. I have to agree with you and say image 1 is my preferred choice. 👍🏻

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks so much Gary, and what a great resolution! Really great to hear that my vids are clear as I'm not always sure if I'm being overly technical or, on the other hand, too simplistic!

[@9aryfreeman]

Andrew I think you have the balance just perfect, not too technical that you lose the attention of the audience but equally not so simplistic that there is no meaning to your videos, I think you cover both the story and the techniques/teaching of each topic you choose to cover extremely well... keep it up 👍🏻

[@afistfulofvideos]

WHOA!!!

[@paulgreen758]

i like both, great tutorial, im now a follower

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Paul, great to have you on board!

[@jonprevans]

Super interesting Video, Andy. Loved following the process. And I agree, definitely image 1.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks mate, much appreciated!

[@stuartmale1739]

I loved image 2. Those clouds were amazing. I do see your point though. What part am I supposed to be seeing. The clouds or the buildings?

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Stuart! Over the years I've really settled on the final version I did. It's definitely more tranquil and the eye is drawn more to the buildings. I'm pleased I spent so long trying to take this shot!

[@dakmandotcom6682]

2 sucks shit because the dark band of sky is aligned to the top of the tower which then forces your eye to lead itself up and out of the image to the left. Also the patchiness of the right side looks like a shitty attempt at photoshopping streaky sky even though it's not. Overall the appearance is out of balance and that draws most attention to the sky which is the opposite of the intention, which was to have the sky being a smooth backdrop to the skyline which is where all the detail is.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

A strong vote for image 1 then!