Gallery: Long Exposure Photos Show the Elegant Hidden Patterns in Sports

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    A long-exposure shot reveals a kayaker's movement through space.
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    Canoeing reveals a similar but distinct ribbon of light.
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    White water kayaking shows a more irregular trail.
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    The swoosh of a tennis shot.
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    Kayaking (with some bonus fireworks).
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    Canoeing's graceful movement.
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    Karate moves visualized.
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    This shows the light's natural path down a waterfall.
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    Canoeing, with the light reflecting on the water below.
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