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Panning is a photography technique that you follow a moving subject to keep it sharp while the background blurs.
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Sometimes, even the most trivial things acquire additional meaning if viewed in a new light. Personally, I find it very exciting to work on photography that introduces dynamics and movement in static scenes, and panning is one of such methods that help to achieve this goal. An ordinary road, a motorcycle, or any moving car can become a very dynamic photo if captured right.
The principle of panning is very simple – you should follow the moving object with your camera using relatively slow shutter speed. You should try to keep the moving subject as sharp as possible, while the background will turn into smooth horizontal stripes that will emphasize the speed and the motion of the subject. Of course, it requires some practice, patience and precise camera movement, but I think that this is what makes the whole process interesting.
While shooting the motorcycle rider, I found it interesting how the man is separated from the environment around him. In my opinion, he is the center of attraction in the picture, while everything else – blue sky, colorful buildings and gray road merge in one due to panning technique.
This image shows another type of visual attraction. This pickup truck is seen on a blurry background; its light-colored body contrasts with the environment, and its cargo creates additional yellow accents. I enjoy the way that horizontal lines lead the viewer's gaze and convey the movement direction of the vehicle. Even though the shot itself is quite ordinary, panning adds some dynamics to it that cannot be captured by means of freezing the background entirely.
I like the combination of the technique and unpredictability that comes with the use of panning. You may select the object you would like to photograph, set your shutter speed, and do your best to pan along with the object, but the end result will depend upon both your ability and timing. There is always something different from the one you've expected – the object may be sharp enough, or the background may create beautiful patterns.
To me, photography is not only about recording everything that I see, but also discovering new ways of presenting familiar surroundings. These common moments often go unnoticed until another photography style comes and gives them a completely new dimension. With panning, I get the chance to experiment with motion and colors while making a mundane road experience something special.
I hope you will enjoy these moments from the road as much as I did enjoying the process of taking them. What do you think about panning? Is it better to freeze the moment using high shutter speed or capture motion following a moving object? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
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MIPIX