# Traveling Transit Captures Appura Pai Uses Long-Exposure Photography While on the Subway By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-10 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appura-pai References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/time-warp-to-the-future) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/appurupai/) While many people sit dormant and essentially useless on the subway without any cell phone or laptop reception -- few like Appura Pai pass their transit time more productively. In fact, Appura Pai represents the epitome of productivity with his long-exposure photography while riding the newly opened Yurikamome Transit Line in Japan. Appura Pai chose to take these captures from the front of the [transit cart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgv-inoui) in order to get the very best view for his long-exposure shots. A look through the work of this photographer will have you wanting to upgrade your [ghetto cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam). **Implications** - The use of long-exposure can be a cool, futuristic technique that companies can utilize in order to instantly give their products a high-tech aura. Furthermore, long-exposure photography can be some of the most eye-catching captures that better ensure consumers take a second look at your product displays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long-exposure Photography:** Utilizing long-exposure photography can give products a high-tech aura and attract consumer attention. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transit:** Using long-exposure photography in transit advertising can capture consumer attention and create memorable experiences. - **Technology:** Incorporating long-exposure techniques in technology product photography can highlight their futuristic features and increase appeal. - **Photography:** Exploring long-exposure photography can open up new creative opportunities and expand the artistic possibilities in the field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Transit Entertainment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intransit-entertainment.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Time-Lapse Content Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelapse-content.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Designer Camera Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md)