Sezi Yelken used long exposures to record the movement and color of a university folk-dance competition. The photographer’s account is below, followed by the restored gallery.

I watched a photographer’s exhibition on long exposures I was immediately inspired by the works and wanted to work like this particular photographer.

There was a folk dancing competition at our university, so I went and shot it. It is colorful and aesthetically pleasing.

Performers in colorful costumes move in a line, their figures blurred by a long exposure.SavePerformers in pink and white costumes move across a dark stage, blurred by a long exposure.SaveDancers in white embroidered tops and dark skirts create streaks of motion against a black background.SaveRow of dancers in embroidered costumes and bright red pants blurred in motion.SaveDancers in red dresses and white head coverings appear as overlapping shapes in a long exposure.SaveFolk dancers in orange, red, and white costumes moving across a dark stage.SaveDancers in red-and-white costumes with yellow scarves blurred in motion.Save
Two performers in blue costumes spin across a red-lit stage.SavePerformers in red and white costumes form a blurred line as they dance.SaveFolk dancers in bright costumes move across a red stage in a long exposure.SaveBlurred row of dancers in patterned costumes and red skirts.Save

These dance photographs are credited to Sezi Yelken. For a technical introduction to motion blur, see the shutter speed guide.