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Panning - Motorbike!


Panning - Motorbike!
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Copyright: Thong Wing Hoong (Ah_Thong) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 364 W: 74 N: 385] (2485)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-12-27
Categories: Transportation, Experimental
Camera: Olympus C730 UZ
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-12-27 21:21
Viewed: 704
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi, I was in Johor Bahru last weekend for a short holiday..and i took this photo at the main road of the JB City Square Complex.

I heard about this "panning" technique from a friend last time, but not really understand what is it about. And wacthing a lot of motorbikes passing by, i suddenly came up with the idea to try this panning shot.

Panning is a technique where the camera is moved to follow a moving subject. It produces a relatively sharp subject seen against a blurred background and can be very effective in giving an impression of movement and speed.

This is what i did :
1. Set my camera to Aperture Priority Mode, with f/5.6
2. Wait for the moving bike...
3. Ok.. press the shutter.. and move/swing the camera with my hand, follow the direction/movement of the bike... (try to keep the bike in the centre or same position in the viewfinder/LCD screen.

I am not sure if this is the correct way to do it..just experimental more..practise more, and its a quite fun technique to play with..

This is the original photo. I just resized and added some borders.

Comments, Critiques and Workshops are welcomed.
-thong-
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Maybe a tighter crop on the main subject would be nicer. But then it's a good pic with a good note. Well done!

first, clear note...u look quite silly at that time :)( swinging your camera in the busy streets) but i guess it's worth it coz it looks good....personally, i think it should not be so close up...i'd like to see more surroundings to have more balance...good shot!

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2004-12-28 10:09]

I really like the motion effect in this one.

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  • flygja (58)
  • [2004-12-30 20:30]

You got it on the first try! Excellent. I tried to do it a few times but my hands don't move the camera perfectly horizontal, so everything comes out blur.

Wow, it's very effective! I like these kind of photos very much. I think, it's difficult to swing the camera on the right way and speed. You made a good job!

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