May 27th, 2011 by Lynne Eodice Posted in Articles, How-To, Tips
Capturing Action & Motion
Text and Photos by Lynne Eodice
There are several ways to express motion in your photos—ranging from freezing the motion with a very fast shutter speed to panning along with your subject using a slower shutter speed. You can also express a feeling of motion by slowing down your shutter speed to intentionally blur your subject.
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August 25th, 2010 by Digital Photographer Posted in Blog
could this be the fragmented life of a ghost?
© danielle kiemel
June 7th, 2010 by Digital Photographer Posted in Blog, Tips
Summer is officially upon us (whether or not the weather is cooperating), and summer usually means action: camping, outdoor sports, running around on the seashore. So, its great timing that Olympus is sharing some excellent photography tips for capturing sports and moving subjects. My favorite tip is below. Click here to see the whole story by Olympus.
Be Prepared
To get good results of fast moving subjects, you have to be ready in advance—even when you’re using Sequential Shooting. A very short delay, called shutter-lag, can occur between the moment you press the shutter button and the first picture in the sequence is taken. To take a picture perfectly timed to your subject’s movement, take this into consideration and press the shutter button slightly in advance.
image via Olympus
March 29th, 2010 by Digital Photographer Posted in Articles, How-To
How-To: A Primer on Long Exposures
Text and Photos by Lynne Eodice
In contrast to using fast shutter speeds to freeze action, using long exposures is a very creative means to convey motion in a photograph. A blurred image can be a very impressionistic rendition of movement, giving the viewer a sense of sensation. This how-to story will cover blurred motion, panning, zooming your lens during an exposure and capturing streaks of light from traffic at night. Experiment with these simple techniques, and have fun getting dramatic images!
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