A photographer I have recently discovered
is Matt Molloy, whose ‘time stack’ work is inimitable. When first reading the
term ‘time stack’, it was easy to link the reference to star trail photographs.
However, I discovered that this term can also refer to time stacks created
during the daytime!
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| Photograph by Matt Molloy |
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| Photograph by Matt Molloy |
In a blog titled ‘Tutorial: Time
Stack’ published by Alexandra Kim, Molloy has generously shared how he achieves
the time stack technique. He describes how to create time stacks, time-lapse
source material needed and stacking multiple photos into one image. He has also
provided a YouTube video, which visually shows you the time stack process. See
the following link to watch the video and read how to create your own time stack:
http://500px.com/blog/1051/tutorial-time-stack
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| 'Smeared Sky' by Matt Molloy |
Describing the ‘Smeared Sky’
image, Molloy states that it was
‘made from 500 photos, [and]
is the first sunset time-lapse I
tried the stacking method with. I was surprised with the outcome, but even more
so with the feedback. It wasn't long before it went viral. I was getting lots
of emails, some asking questions about the technique and others hoping to share
it on their website or blog. Milky Way Scientists shared it on their Facebook page,
and it got 12,000 likes and 4,000 shares on the first day it was up. I was
blown away!’ (http://www.dpmag.com/how-to/shooting/time-collapse.html#.U2TX0I2KDug)
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| 'Sunset Spectrum' by Matt Molloy |
One of my favourite photographs created
by Molloy is ‘Sunset Spectrum’. It displays an open field with a barn situated to
the left side of the frame. The colours in the sky are beautiful; rich and
vivid. It appears as if an artist has painted layer upon layer of numerous colours
to create texture, perspective and an almost three-dimensional canvas painting.
I am intrigued by this style of
photography. It is a wonderful concept that is contemporary, unique and
innovative. By posting this work for public viewing, Molloy has been an inspiration
to many. His work not only challenges
photographers to experiment with time stacking processes, but also encourages those
who view his works, to journey into previously unknown creative realms. I am
one who has been inspired. It is definitely a current emerging trend which I
believe will grow increasingly popular in the years to come.
Some more photographs by Matt Molloy:
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| Photograph by Matt Molloy |
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| Photograph by Matt Molloy |
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| Photograph by Matt Molloy |
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| Photograph by Matt Molloy |
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