Definition

1. Noun:
   • A photographic technique: The act of exposing a film or image sensor to light for a relatively long duration, typically more than half a second.
   • The resulting photograph: A picture produced by using this long-exposure photographic technique.

Examples

• Noun:
  • To capture the star trails, the photographer used a time exposure of thirty minutes.
  • The time exposure of the waterfall made the water look silky and smooth.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Context: In photography, a "time exposure" often requires the camera to be stabilized on a tripod to prevent blur from camera shake. It is used for low-light scenes, astrophotography, or to creatively blur motion.
  • For night photography, mastering time exposure is essential.

Variants and Related Words

• Long exposure: A near-synonymous term frequently used in modern photography.
  • She specializes in long exposure shots of cityscapes at night.

Synonyms

• Long-exposure photograph: Specifically for the resulting image.
• Bulb exposure: A related technique where the shutter is held open manually for an indefinite time, often used for very long time exposures.

Noun

1. exposure of a film for a relatively long time (more than half a second)
2. a photograph produced with a relatively long exposure time