Weekly Photo Challenge: Movement
Movement: The Camera.
In both of these images the camera was moved during exposure. One was completely accidental, the other was created completely on purpose.
Can you tell which was created on purpose, and which was the “accidental art”?
Movement: The Subject, part 1
Generally, when I think of movement in one of my photographs I think water. I am a fan of the soft and silky look that a long exposure gives moving water.
Here are a few examples.
Movement: The Subject, part 2
Next I think of wildlife. It would be nice if they just sat still and posed for the camera, but they don’t always cooperate.
there’s one in every group portrait that won’t sit still
this beaver thought searching for dinner was more important than having its picture taken.
Wow…awesome movement…and a kaleidoscope of colors.
July 6, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Thank you! But can you tell me which was an accident and which was on purpose?
July 6, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Nope. Couldn’t say that I can.
July 6, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Stay tuned, the truth shall be revealed…
July 6, 2012 at 9:47 pm
All stunning!
July 7, 2012 at 9:46 am
Hmmm, “stunning,” I like the sound of that, thanks!!
July 7, 2012 at 9:54 am
Yes… it was quite windy on my pic.
I like your first two fotos best, and although the first seems more accidental, because it appears to have been shot from a moving vehicle, it’ll probably be the second
July 7, 2012 at 10:48 am
Thank you! After a few more guesses I’ll reveal the truth to all
July 7, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Very nice Jeff. Long exposures of water are a favorite of mine too, (left to other photographers usually because I lack the self discipline to stand there!)
July 7, 2012 at 11:12 am
That’s what tripods and remote releases are for
July 7, 2012 at 2:22 pm
I completely agree with you on the slow shutter speed on moving water. One of the loveliest things that a camera can do. Both the water shots are amazing.
July 7, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Thanks Irfan. One thing I’m always surprised at is the number of people that think the silky look to the water in an image like these is created in post. They automatically assume “Photoshopped.”
July 8, 2012 at 7:20 am
Normally such people are not acutally aware of post processing, or are just new to using DSLR’s. As Dr. Alban told in one of his ever green numbers, “little knowledge is dangerous”
July 8, 2012 at 2:40 pm
fabulous and always great entires.
July 8, 2012 at 12:29 am
Why thank you, you are ever too kind
July 8, 2012 at 7:21 am
Gorgeous photos! The first two remind me of my tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway at peak fall foliage color. : )
July 9, 2012 at 6:32 am
You have captured a fabulous group of shots showing movement. These are all wonderful! (and I love that you tagged the beaver’s tail!)
July 9, 2012 at 5:44 pm
Thanks. I thought is was really cool that the beaver didn’t seem to mind me hanging around. It would go down to get a snack and then come right back and eat right in front of me. I was able get a few nice shots of the whole animal too, not just the tail.
July 9, 2012 at 10:05 pm
To me it looks like the first one is the accident: shooting out the car window with the settings a bit wrong…?
July 10, 2012 at 1:02 pm
Great techniques. Is the 2nd one from zooming out on longer exposure? It looks like a snowburst!
July 11, 2012 at 10:58 pm
You are correct Brandon. Though I can’t remember if I zoomed in or out, I was trying both.
The other one was the “accident”. I hit the shutter button as I move my tripod. I’ve always liked it, but never knew what to do with it.
July 12, 2012 at 5:43 am
Was the first one an accidental art?
July 18, 2012 at 7:35 am
You are correct! I accidentally hit the shutter button while moving my tripod. I’ve always liked the way it came out, so I kept it.
July 18, 2012 at 6:07 pm
July 19, 2012 at 3:01 am