# Electrifying Nature Photography The Light Trail Photographs by Joel James Devlin Use Long Exposure By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-trail-photographs-by-joel-james-devlin References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/06/light-trail-photographs-by-joel-james-devlin/) & [joeldevlin](http://www.joeldevlin.com/) The light trail photographs by Joel James Devlin are perfect images of [moving light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights). These long exposure images are so unique that they appear to have a strand of glowing lightning passing through them. The long exposure photos of the skies are 50-minute exposures of airplanes flying and leaving their trail behind in London, England. The shots of the bodies of water belong to a series called 'Light Waves and Dark Current.' Joel James Devlin is a London-based photographer who mainly shoots with conventional film, and recently shot for GQ Magazine and tourism Australia. Joel James Devlin has spent numerous years working with [long exposure photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos), and these pictures are beautiful captures of [skies and water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Long Exposure Photography:** Capturing unique and visually stunning images by using long exposure techniques. - **Light Trail Photography:** Creating images that depict moving light in a strand-like manner through the use of long exposure. - **Nature Photography:** Exploring and capturing the beauty of natural landscapes and elements through photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Exploring innovative techniques and equipment to capture unique and captivating images. - **Tourism:** Using visually stunning images to promote travel destinations and attractions. - **Publishing/media:** Showcasing visually appealing photographs in magazines, websites, and other media platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Tornado-Inspired Illuminator Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storm-lamp.md)