How to take Long Exposure PANORAMA Photos

[@AttilioRuffo]

Have you ever tried long exposure panorama photography?

[@allengillis2636]

I have not tried this technique yet, but It looks really amazing. I love that you did it in the middle of the day, too. The result was incredible.

[@AttilioRuffo]

@@allengillis2636 thanks!

[@Ihab.A]

Well, the secret is to have a lake/sea for long exposure to smooth the water. Does it make sense to do long exposure if there is no water in the scene? Thanks

[@AttilioRuffo]

@@Ihab.A the water is a key element indeed

[@MrJMAshraff]

Yes sir, I have recently started Panaromic Long Exposure Photography as you said, it requires patience & perseverance to achieve the desired result. Your final output was captivating;

[@cowboyspook]

A 24mm lens has a field of view width of 53 degrees in portrait format. You can use the index marks on the panoramic head to set the required overlap without having to look at reference points in the image. This works particularly well when shooting nightscapes. A 50% overlap requires a shift of 26 degrees; 33% overlap = 35 degrees.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@randym7692]

Must be an engineer by day. Way too much technical info. Attilio's method is quick and easy and doesn't require a degree in advanced calculus. K.I.S.S (Keep It Simple Silly) :)

[@stevehunt4660]

@@randym7692 not even simple calculus required...just elementary math and knowing your gear..

[@healerondemand3464]

😳 what?

[@jacktaylor6190]

You were missed! Your photography is not only a learning experience but also so enjoyable to watch!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@JohnMoore-vh5ed]

Enjoyed your video thank you. One small tip to ensure you overlap each photo taken when you have the ND filter fitted, I do a dry run (without ND) and have thin masking tape fitted to my pan head and mark the starting point on a know stationary mark on the base of the head. Pan your camera to your next point and make a 2nd mark on the masking tape at the known stationary point then repeat for as many shots you will take. Fit the ND than after each shot has been taken you can move the camera to your next marked position until all photos have been taken. I find that this enables the least amount disturbing of your camera settings. Hope someone finds this a technique they can use. I may depend on whether your tripod head has room to fit masking tape. You could also take note on the degrees on the head markings between each stationary point.

[@christophertaylor7021]

Good to see you back at the top of your game Attilio. I'm excited to go and try out this technique soon.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@paulrigas]

You're a good person. That's a enough reason to watch your KZbin videos. There are some young ones out there that don't get it. They won't give you the time of day. Anyway, thanks for your videos and using an older camera. Lol

[@AttilioRuffo]

The d810 is getting old indeed… ;-)

[@juanalvaradol2564]

Hola Attilio, cómo siempre un agradó ver tus videos y lo bien qué explicas y transmites tus conocimientos. Gracias Maestro👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Saludos 🇨🇱

[@AttilioRuffo]

Gracias!

[@Howdedoda]

Fantastic video again and beautiful images, top class.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@pauloricardoferreira2841]

Great video, as always! I liked, particularly, the tip regarding to change mode to shutter speed priority to be able to see the overlapping part of the shot. Thank you, Attilio. It's so good to have you back with your inspiring videos on weekly based.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@stank5857]

Professor, it is Our Pleasure to have you back and instructing and showing your gorgeous photographs

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@alexzhang9318]

The result just fabulous

[@christheking1]

It’s been a real pleasure to see you back Attilio. Really enjoy your photography and personality. Keep it up my friend.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@georgehatzipantelis4642]

absolutely stunning pano thank you for the clear explanation

[@Arjanvisser1969]

Yes, it give me feeling of control and serenity

[@nickreid8927]

Great video and lovely pano. I agree...pick the right location and just sitting around waiting for the image to generate is great for your mental health and really relaxing.

[@AttilioRuffo]

indeed!

[@marcoballoni]

Come sempre, un tutorial eccellente!!! Grazie Attilio.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Marco!

[@petertang2618]

I enjoy your video because of your clear explanation on the settings. I learn your skills and can use them in my photography. Thank you.

[@markjwilcox]

Hi Attilio. Others can come and go but I think that I speak for most if not all of your subscribers that when you just appeared to disappear in the challenging times that we were concerned for your welfare. It is so great to see you back. Thank you so much for your inspirational videos. Stay safe my friend.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Mark!

[@pattymattes7124]

We do care about you. I do!!! I'm glad you are enjoying photography again. I do look forward to your videos. That is a beautiful place. Your images are amazing. Thank you so much for bringing us along and sharing with us!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks dear Patty!

[@rhodesia1578]

Greetings Attilio from Australia, as always you are always interesting and give me inspiration. I have followed your channel since 2014 when I was trying to edit my photos ! I came across your channel that year and since then I have learned so much from your early blogs which has made my photography what it is today , never stop bringing us all your magic ! You are the nicest most honest and humble landscape photographer on this planet . I always get excited when I see a new episode from you . Stay well my friend .. be safe . Love your work and this channel.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You so much!

[@graham3565]

The resultant capture from your patient approach to this type of photography is stunning and inspiring.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@twa1166]

This is utterly magnificent. I am overjoyed to see how easy it is!

[@dancater1808]

As always an inspirational lesson!

[@stevejago7659]

Glad you’re well glad your back doing what you love, not for the money but for the love it👍🙂

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@jonathangroenewald3906]

Stunning. I've never tried a stacking pano before, but now really motivated.

[@AttilioRuffo]

💪

[@eschaton5324]

two beautiful panoramas. Thank you for sharing your experience and the beauty of nature. Never give up on it

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@borderbiker1]

Thank you, Attilio for returning to KZbin. You were greatly missed! I thoroughly enjoy your photography and long-exposure techniques and instruction. I was truly moved when you made a comment on one of my Instagram landscape photos, Thank you

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@nickwoodall5810]

Thanks Attilio.You've really informed and inspired on Long Exposure in particular.Thanks for your channel

[@AliasJimWirth]

What a beautiful pano, sir. Thanks for sharing this technique and explaining it as you went along.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@johnspicer-ladyinred]

Thank you for enlkightening me in Long Exposure Photography, I find you are a better tutoe than some of my trainers I had when I did a Bachelors degree in Photography. I find you get to the point and don't what we Australians call "Waffling" Thank You and please keep it us, you are training me 😅

[@albertobelfast]

Un altro bellissimo video con splendide foto. Un gran piacere vedere che sei tornato con i tuoi video.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie 🙏

[@pinve]

Mitico Attilio. Ti ho scritto molte volte che adoro le lunghe esposizioni solo per merito tuo. Ho iniziato grazie a te a ottenere qualche scatto che mi soddisfa e ho anche la tua maglietta. Quindi il mio supporto non lo farò mancare sicuramente adesso che sei tornato. E grazie per i trucchetti sulle foto panoramiche. Top come sempre!! 😉👍🏻

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie mille! 💪

[@fmgypsy333]

Oh how I enjoyed this video! I not only learned so much but you spoke right to the heart of why I love taking long exposure photos! Thank you 📸

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@jankri8747]

Attilio, tes vidéos m'apportent un bol d'air pur à chaque visionnage ! Ce sont des poses régulières qui m'exalte dans ma passion de la photographie et renouvelle mon envie de sortir à l'extérieur avec mon reflex, surtout n'arrête jamais !

[@AttilioRuffo]

Merci 🙏

[@intensefitnesslb1801]

So glad to see you back. I am grateful for your wonderful sharing here on KZbin; I would not have progressed in photography without you, particularly with long exposure technique. As many of the comments indicate, you have a calming and familiar presence that makes all of us here feel like we are right there in the field with you. I also bought the 20mm 1.8 thanks to your recommendation, and to this day it remains my favorite lens. I've tried long exposure pano numerous times, even as short as thirty seconds, and can't seem to have disjointed water ripples.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@hiddenmilestone]

just wooooowwwww Sir, you are not only a photographer you are an artist. You inspired me to take long exposer photo. and now im loving it the most. Thanks for teaching and your support. God bless you. Stay safe be happy always. Sourav Mukherjee from Calcutta, India

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@markflanagan521]

The final result was a stunning Photograph, thank you again for sharing your knowledge

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@carlciaravino4504]

I’m so happy you are feeling better and can get out in nature. All ways enjoy your work. Your video work is superb.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@MEIERANDERSEN]

Thanks again, Artilio❤ I love all your video and see them again and again - it is so inspiring ❤ Thanks, I hope too see you soon,Artilio🌞🥰❤️

[@olidenmartinez2603]

Attilio, as always, great composition and execution, but what really sets you apart is your passion...some times it hides from us just to come back stronger than ever...gracias Maestro!

[@AttilioRuffo]

😍

[@johvit67]

Thanks for sharing another inspirational yet instructional video. Its nice to see you tackling a less than ideal time of day and making the most out of it. I guess there are some benefits to shooting at that time, as opposed to sunset, it allows you to get in 5-7 long exposure pano shots without running the risk of losing light. Good to see you back in action.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@marcobeneventi5384]

Grazie a te. Le tue informazioni tecniche sono preziosissime e mi stimolano a fare nuove fotografie.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

Thank you. Wonderful to see vids with good content and no shake bouncy scenes. Yes two tripods.

[@randymelton614]

Yes, you've done it again Mr. Ruffo. The first shot with no filters and no clouds was OK but not really moving. You showed why using ND filters is an absolute must in the middle of the day along with having clouds and at least some movement in the water. Without those, just another ho-hum "that's nice" kind of snapshot. I'm not sure if you had a polarizer on your lens (I have to confess, I skipped past the first few minutes of the video to get right to the technical part and I wanted to see the final images). I'm pretty sure you did use a polarizer though because we could clearly see the small rocks under the water beside the big rock in the foreground. The key to ND filters is patience for sure, 6 exposures at 3 minutes each means 18 minutes not counting moving the camera so probably close to 20 minutes just for the one panorama. If you're with someone who doesn't understand photography or even someone who does but just wants the quick shots, it'll be a long session with them wanting to move on to something else. Love your work, would love to see some more sunrises and sunsets like you used to do.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks mate. and no polarizer... :-)

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

My own tip for panos in general: expose for the brightest part of the composition to ensure you don't blow out highlights. Most modern cameras allow decent shadow recovery in their RAW files, but blown highlights are unrecoverable.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Living around the Finger Lakes of upstate New York, this looks like a great technique. Can’t wait to try it out. Thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@cesaraugustomargato7211]

It’s a pleasure watch your videos again!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You 🙏

[@garymullen4056]

Greetings and Salutations from The UK, Busy at work and missed this one. Doh!! Nothing more to say than.... Incredible, simply stunning. I have taken many long exposure photographs but have never tried a pano.. Guess that's on my to do list now..Thanks. 🤔 Like I'm sure, most here I always aspire to take beautiful photos, You Sir are truly the inspiration we All need.😘 Goes without saying You are loved by All here, but please feel no pressure to produce content, What we get we love, When you need a break, we will still be here. As Ever Thank You, and Be Well. Gary.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks a lot Gary, I appreciate this a lot 🙏

[@tobyzandier8249]

You are such a great teacher! You blend the technical and the art together in such an easy to understand format. Welcome back to KZbin, you were miss greatly. I have learned so much watching you. Stay Healthy my Friend....

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@raylander6329]

This is such a great subject; Thank you for your kind, to the point teachings; Just excellent video !!!

[@mariapagliaro160]

Grazie Attilio per il tuo video. Sempre molto interessante.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Grazie Maria!

[@jerrykunz9538]

Hello Attilio, summer is coming to a close here is Phoenix and I’m looking forward to getting back out with my camera gear. Your videos have started popping up again, providing me with the inspiration I needed. I haven’t noticed any videos from you recently and wanted see if all is well. We all miss not only the inspiration and instruction, but also your friendly nature when talking to us. GOD speed on all your travels and thanks again.

[@RandyScherkenbach]

As always, another great video. I find when shooting my Nikon D850 even with 15 stops, I can still make out the image in live view to be able to compose the panorama.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@schmidt28117]

Thanks again for posting. You have wonderful ideas on how to shoot during the middle of the day when most of us have the time go out. Thanks and please continue.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@martinallen1892]

Beautiful panorama. Your videos also have a beautiful cinematic quality from the music you select to the editing process. I have learned a lot about long exposure landscape photography and appreciate the effort it takes to produce a 15-minute video. Glad to have you creating again. Marty from Texas.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Marty!

[@pictureworldphotography]

beautiful photos, I've never tried long exposure panos before.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@tombriere6807]

Thank you Attilio!. I will try the S mode for reviewing with image with the ND filter in place for my panos. This was a real gem to take away from this video. Beautiful final image!!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robbybred5702]

Lovely scene! Great photography! I wonder how it will it look like in winter time..

[@AttilioRuffo]

We will see it in a few months

[@richardpesce5325]

A beautiful video that is a work of art! Really glad your back!!!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You!

[@dankvitka5638]

Beautiful video and so much information. Your work inspires me to continue my photography practice. Bravo!!

[@jimgerace1746]

Beautiful scenery, and great photos. Looks like you have found a great place to relax as well as take interesting photos. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Indeed

[@danvieirafotografo]

Thank you so much for your inspiring easy to understand step by step methods!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@lowellprice6351]

Excellent video. I shoot with Nikon as well, and will try your shutter mode tip to try to get a long exposure panorama. I like shooting panoramas, but have not tried shooting a 'long' exposure panorama. Thanks again, and glad to see you are in excellent form with your videos.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You 🙏

[@jllanesphoto]

Thank you so much for your video. You have inspired me to go out and shoot long exposures. I will try it with my film Hasselblad. I just love the look of film. Thanks again and stay safe!

[@AttilioRuffo]

have fun!

[@christinewalliss456]

Another great video, good to revisit long exposure panorama. Half way through winter in Australia, looking forward to warmer weather. Went out last weekend to photograph a lake that has been drained , the severe frosts hopefully will kill the water weed and then it will be refilled for summer. Unfortunately I got very cold and the old brain was not totally switched on, so it is great to watch your videos to refresh.

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@davidligon6088]

Excellent video, and beautiful shot. I am so happy to have discovered your KZbin Channel!

[@TheNasgold]

Miss you Attiltio.

[@rishikksh20]

Amazing! you never disappoint, " You explain difficulty with simplicity, so even a difficult things looks easy."

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate

[@TheKSpot]

Attilio So glad you are back making regular videos. Through your videos you taught me how to capture long exposure, and whilst I don't get a lot of time to practice it, I love it when I do and I had some grate results. It's a gift and I am so grateful to you for these videos and so happy you are back. I love your style and passion.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks!

[@ricardoluisnoe6077]

Thank you Attilio!!, its a pleasure watch your videos

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@bryanashford5118]

Another great video and amazing photography can't wait for the next adventure tnx so much for sharing

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@pengyap]

😍 I love your long exposure panoramic shot. Stunningly beautiful !

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@lactech27]

Splendid landscape area. As always I have learn something new from your style in long exp panorama. Thank you !

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@davebryer6133]

Nice images, and good video. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@melvinlua6383]

Another great learning experience from you Attilio. Will try your tip using the shutter priority to view the exposure to ensure overlapping is done properly. Cheers.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@alessandromesquita5517]

Love your videos Atílio, I learn a lot with you and it is a pleasure to look at your amazing photos

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@goranritterfeldt2608]

Shutter priority that give the possibility to frame the scene was new for me! Great I will try it next time when making panorama’s. Thanks, and take care. Göran from Latvia

[@AttilioRuffo]

👍

[@xispaki]

Worth the wait to see how it turn on! excelent capture of moment! Cheers Attilio!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks

[@alexzhang9318]

Great video, Beautiful BGM.

[@pedrocollussophotography4232]

Attilio, the LongExpo pano is stunning, possibly one of your best pictures, I haven't yet tried but your video was really inspiring. So glad you are back doing what you love and sharing with this community. As always I am looking for the next one!

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@ArmandoVernagliaJunior]

Beautiful panorama, excellent video Attilio.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@lifeon8320]

I enjoy watching your videos. I started doing long exposure 3 months ago. I learned a lot from you. Keep making more videos and thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

💪

[@gdja24]

Love all your videos and so glad your doing well again and back to doing what you love. Have you ever released a calendar or book of some of your work?

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks! Not yet… but I am thinking about it!

[@johnluyendyk5959]

Thanks for the great tips Attilio. Being in Calgary, Canada near to the Rockies, this will be very helpful. So glad to see you are back, we missed you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@florencioaviles408]

Beautiful. Love it

[@jimsmith556]

A great video with wonderful and useful information we can put to use immediately to extend our time out in the field during the day. That spot is amazing, so beautiful and you were able to spend time taking multiple exposures without having hikers and tourists stand still on the opposite shore for a couple of minutes. You had it all to yourself. But of course, many of us also were with you Attilio.

[@AttilioRuffo]

🙏

[@jozefstanislav6024]

Which manufacturer's panel head and what type are you using? Gorgeously. A joy to watch. Jozef Sanislav

[@kk6t]

Your pano head looks like a nice simple unit. Can you please tell me what it is. Love ALL your videos.

[@larrywarf621]

I enjoy all of your videos. Keep up the good word. I enjoy long exposure photography

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@niftytwo]

Thank you Attilio for your teaching and your attitude. I’m really paying attention to my filters and shutter speeds. Here in Western Australia I’m not getting much cloud formation at this time of year but I keep learning. Thank you.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@allanduff7234]

Beautiful location and great information, I always look forward to your videos. While it is hot (108) and dry here in Las Vegas, your videos are a great escape for me.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks 🙏

[@mervfer1162]

Hey Attilio, great video and photo! Some panoramic heads have index or angle markings. I use that to rotate the camera for panoramic photos. You can notate what angle you need to rotate to get the 1/3 overlap before placing the ND filters. I love watching every video you release. You are one of my favorite photographers.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks Mark

[@randym7692]

A lot of folks these days aren't looking to spend money on extra gear like pano heads or like me, are looking for ways to lighten the load when you have to hike a ways to get to a location.. Lightroom will stitch a series of images together just fine if you just rotate your ball head on the tripod and get the magic 1/3 overlap. Sure you'll get the dreaded "bow tie" effect but boundary warp, constrain crop or just plain old cropping will take care of that. Keep it simple.

[@mervfer1162]

@@randym7692 I understand that. But even the standard head on my main tripod has the index markings. It takes some effort to level it, but once done it's easy to rotate and use the index markings.

[@randym7692]

@@mervfer1162 Yes, most tripods have index markings but my point was simply, why mess with exact settings? In this case, close is good enough, doesn't have to be exact. The idea is to shoot and have fun doing it, not worry about trying to figure out indexing marks and other technical stuff. No sense as the saying goes "trying to be more catholic than the pope." (No offense intended for those of you reading this that happen to be catholic). If you manage to get a shot that isn't exactly 30 % overlapped and you happen to get one that's say 34% who cares, the software advances in Lightroom and Photoshop these days will handle that no problem. I've been shooting panoramas for years both handheld and on my tripod and I've never had a case where I didn't overlap enough just by estimating.

[@mervfer1162]

@@randym7692 I never suggested being ultra precise to not be fun. I just suggested to use something that is readily available instead of changing settings on the camera back and forth to see the view to adjust the camera. My comment was just another helpful little shortcut like Attilio's, but you chose to make it more of burden than a benefit. Dude, if something isn't helpful to you then just move on. My suggestion may be helpful to someone else. People like you that want to critique everyone else is what takes the fun out of photography.

[@philmtx3fr]

Hi Attilio nice shot as usual ! Very interesting video (pano + long exp) that gives me ideas and thx for that. For the issue of overlapping pictures by one third your 360 plate have degrees indication so you can also calculate the different positions you need. This avoids changing the mode or swapping the filters.

[@AttilioRuffo]

Yes! That is also a good option. ;-)

[@fotogfitzfoto412]

Another interesting and informative video, many thanks Attilio. Keep up the good work.

[@AttilioRuffo]

thanks

[@tomservo3728]

Thank you Attilio, predictably great video and advice!

[@AttilioRuffo]

Glad you liked it!

[@dr.sandipmehta973]

Love to see your photography techniques. Your passion is inspiring

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thank You

[@andrewedwards3989]

Hey Attilio , what a great tutorial , appreciate all you hard work , learn't heaps , best regards from NZ , enjoy your summer ,

[@AttilioRuffo]

Thanks mate

[@satyajitbhadraroy7723]

Thank you for another recharge of life line. ❤️❤️

[@AttilioRuffo]

💪

[@CB-nd9ki]

Excellent video. I'm going to attempt a long exposure in Rome of the colosseum in a few weeks. I hope it turns out well, but your videos are a help thank you. Curious if you would have done long exposure here without the water?

[@philiphatton]

You never fail to inspire me with your photography. Thank you!

[@AttilioRuffo]

:-)