time in images

This week I have been somewhat obsessed with shutter-speed. I think it is amazing how we can capture the movement of light in such a vivid manner. My goal when shooting, was not only to show the beams of light but time in relation to the photo. When I say that, I mean actually depicting how time can pass in a single image and make you feel the movement occurring. 

The shutter speed in this photo isn't too long. Just enough to capture the movement of the cars and of my movement. I took this while driving(not recommended, probably worse than texting and driving), so you can really see my movement in the street lights relative to the cars in front.

This image obviously has a longer exposure, I believe it was around 25 seconds. I like constancy of the flow of light with the random variations due to the height of the vehicles. Also the light hitting the furthest rock just before the turn gives your eyes something to rest at after being lead there by the car lights. 

I especially like the variation in this photo. There is the movement of cars all along the freeway, yet the fireworks seem to lock you in the moment. I have always been stoked on this shot. I just wish there was more flow of lights guiding you to the fireworks instead of away from them. You win some, you lose some right?