Long exposure highway traffic light trails at night

Dynamic long exposure photograph of a highway at night featuring vibrant red and white light trails from moving traffic. The scene is framed by a dark foreground fence, creating a sense of depth and urban energy.

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PHOTO INFO

Image Size
6000x4000px
File Size
1.93MB
resolution
5K
Aesthetic Score
79/100

VISUAL ATTRIBUTES OF THIS STOCK PHOTO

Color temperature
cool
Brightness
low_key
Saturation
moderate
Lighting Source
street
Lighting Condition
night
Negative Space
moderate
Negative Space Location
top
Depth Of Field
deep
Has People
none
Season
unknown
Time Of Day
night
Shot Scale
wide
Background Type
urban_scene
Orientation
horizontal
Composition Style
leading_linesframe_within_frame
Dominant colors
blackredwhiteblue
Palette Style
dark_moodycinematic_grade
Mood
energeticmysteriousdramatic
Style
cinematicstreet
Subject type
cityscaperoad

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aesthetic analysis & score

79
Overall aesthetic — Strong

This is a high-quality, visually compelling long exposure shot that effectively captures the energy of urban traffic. The composition is strong, and the lighting is well-managed, making it a desirable asset for themes of speed, travel, and city life.

Composition & Framing

82

The strong leading lines of the highway draw the eye effectively to the vanishing point, while the foreground fence adds a compelling frame-within-a-frame element.

Lighting & exposure

85

The long exposure technique is executed well, capturing the continuous flow of light trails without significant overexposure or blown-out highlights.

Color harmony & palette

78

The contrast between the warm red taillights and cool white headlights against the deep blue-black night sky creates a visually pleasing and energetic palette.

Visual impact & mood

80

The image conveys a strong sense of speed, movement, and urban energy, making it visually striking and engaging.

Technical Quality & Clarity

75

The image is sharp where it counts (the road and fence), though some digital noise is visible in the darker areas, which is typical for night photography.

Subject clarity & focal hierarchy

85

The light trails are the undeniable focal point, clearly communicating the subject of traffic flow and speed.

Use case suitability scores

Copyspace Layout Usability

45

Social Media Content Creation

85

This image is suitable for social media content creation — fits Instagram Stories, Pinterest pins, Facebook covers, LinkedIn backgrounds, and TikTok thumbnails

Web UI Digital Design

75

Commercial Advertising Branding

70

Editorial Corporate Presentation

65

Content Marketing Publishing

75

Ecommerce Product Showcase

20

Market Competitiveness

78
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