Traffic Lights: Lucas Zimmermann captures red, amber & green in dense fog at night

"The possibility that light is visible in fog fascinates me," says Lucas Zimmermann – a German photographer whose series, Traffic Lights, has captured the attention of the world since it began two years ago.

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

Using long exposure to photograph the iridescent beams of traffic lights on wintry, foggy nights, he presents a tranquil collection of images that look unreal and mystical, as though the once mundane street has taken on a new meaning.

"The unknown hue of blueish light is like the fog hidden for the human eye, but photography shows us things we otherwise overlook, such as a simple traffic light on the street," Zimmermann adds. "An all known object which produces a strong effect in an unnatural situation with a simple photographic setup."

These particular images lie under Traffic Lights 2.0, his latest series that continues his fascination of bright lights at night. Discover more about Zimmermann at lucas-zimmermann.com.

Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

© Lucas Zimmermann

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