Traffic Trail Photowalk: Dublin
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## ✨ Traffic Trail Photography Walk – Dublin
Let’s explore the magic of motion and light with an evening dedicated to traffic trail photography. This photowalk focuses on capturing long-exposure light trails—from sweeping curves of headlights to dynamic urban movement. We’ll work with shutter speed, timing, and composition to create dramatic nighttime images.
After gathering at the meeting point, we’ll walk to nearby vantage points ideal for long-exposure shots and experiment with different angles and techniques. Once we’re done shooting, we can grab something warm and review our shots together.
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## 📍 Meeting Point
Insomnia Coffee Company – Montrose
Unit 2, Stillorgan Road, Trimleston Or Owenstown, Montrose, Co. Dublin, A94 V1D2
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm
📅 Date: Saturday, 22/11/2025
💬 Join the WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0ld8u1MvjhGkVB2YijHPz?mode=wwc
If you're planning to join, please hop into the group to stay updated. You may also be able to carpool or help someone reach the meeting spot.
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## 🚶 Walk Details
Theme: Traffic Trail Photography
Distance: Short urban walk (approx. 1–2 km depending on stops)
Duration: ~3 hours
Difficulty: Easy – mostly pavement and accessible routes
Highlights: Busy junctions, flyovers, pedestrian bridges, contrasting colors of city lights
Photography Opportunities:
- Long-exposure headlight and taillight trails
- Light reflections on wet roads (if it rains—bonus!)
- Urban nightscapes
- Leading lines created by traffic movement
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## ⚠️ Important Notices
Weather & Safety:
If adverse weather (e.g., heavy rain, storm warnings) is forecast, the event may be postponed. Updates will be shared in the WhatsApp group.
Responsibility:
This is a casual, peer-led meet-up. Participants are responsible for their own safety, gear, and awareness of surroundings—especially when near traffic.
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## ☕ Coffee / Warm-Up Option
Before we shoot, we can grab a warm drink at Insomnia Coffee Montrose, our meeting point. Perfect for chatting, warming up, and checking shots.
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## ✅ This Photowalk Is for You If You Want To…
- Improve your long-exposure and night photography
- Learn to control shutter speed, ISO, and aperture in low light
- Capture creative traffic light trails
- Meet photographers who enjoy city-based shoots
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## 🎒 What to Bring
📷 Camera capable of manual controls (DSLR/mirrorless preferred; smartphones with long-exposure apps also work)
🦵 Tripod – essential for long-exposure shots
🧤 Warm clothing – evenings can get cold
💡 Optional: ND filter, shutter remote, extra battery
💰 Money for coffee
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## 🪪 GDPR / Consent
By joining, you consent to being photographed by other participants.
Please avoid capturing identifiable individuals without permission.