This time I was able to actually READ all the hints that were given us to take the "perfect" movement picture. I have a FujiFilm 16 mega pixel Finepix AX. It is a point and shoot. But I love taking pictures so anything new I learn is a bonus.
With the point and shoot I am limited to how I use the camera in that I cannot really control the aperture or shutter speed.
So in reading up, they suggested using the portrait, landscape, sport and even nighttime settings to try and get the "blur" to dictate movement. I also read up on panning which sounds fun and it is not as easy as it sounds, though I did try to get some pictures using that ability. So below are the three I took that show "some" blurriness that could indicated movement.
With the car, you can kinda tell it is moving and with the flag, the top right corner is blurred and with the flower, it is blurred. I know that isn't exactly what I think they were looking for, but I tried all the settings to try and get movement with no luck.
Of course I do have others, that I took with just the plain point and click option and in them you can see the blurred movement. The first one you see that there is movement because of the ripples in the water, the second, the birds wings are blurred, the third one the ripples in the water and the mist/droplets indicate that the water is moving up and out. The bottom left, his foot is blurred as he is "walking" from one spot to another and with the last one, my daughter's hand is blurred as she is motioning to the bird to walk closer.
Though I don't have all the fancy settings, I think this challenge will make me look at my picture taking differently from now on .
Thanks for looking and will see you next month!
With the point and shoot I am limited to how I use the camera in that I cannot really control the aperture or shutter speed.
So in reading up, they suggested using the portrait, landscape, sport and even nighttime settings to try and get the "blur" to dictate movement. I also read up on panning which sounds fun and it is not as easy as it sounds, though I did try to get some pictures using that ability. So below are the three I took that show "some" blurriness that could indicated movement.
Of course I do have others, that I took with just the plain point and click option and in them you can see the blurred movement. The first one you see that there is movement because of the ripples in the water, the second, the birds wings are blurred, the third one the ripples in the water and the mist/droplets indicate that the water is moving up and out. The bottom left, his foot is blurred as he is "walking" from one spot to another and with the last one, my daughter's hand is blurred as she is motioning to the bird to walk closer.
Though I don't have all the fancy settings, I think this challenge will make me look at my picture taking differently from now on .
Thanks for looking and will see you next month!
These are great examples of movement. Even the black bird (what is that anyway?) has it's foot raised in a blur of action.
ReplyDeleteThe bird is called Common Gallinule. The picture was taken at Gatorland, in Orlando, Fl. Thanks for the input!
DeleteGreat shots, Vera!
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DeleteLove the movement showing up here. Really good shots for this challenge.
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Deletewow! lov'n the "movement" of the flags, water , flower, and I really loving the exotic birds(where are these birds photo taken?)....awesome photo's Vera, and I enjoyed your descriptive wording also. I'm new following.
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DeleteI'm so glad that you read the various articles and put the information into practice! This post just goes to show that you CAN successfully show movement with a point and shoot camera! You did an excellent panning job on the first photo. Panning is a practiced skill and not very easy to master! The rippling water and the walking bird are my next favorites. Keep up the good work and see you next month! The theme will be opposite of this month - "still life," LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I have TONS of still life...lol...but I am going to read up on the aritcles and see what they say!
DeleteIt's great to have all of the info that Donna has given us for learning to take better photos. I love your photos for this challenge! Well done!
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DeleteYou really did some homework for this challenge and your movement shots all turned out very well.
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DeleteDonna provides the best resources for learning new techniques, doesn't she? You did a great job meeting the challenge! I love the rippling water photo...and that interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it is a common Gallinule. I took the photo at Gatorland, in Orlando, FL.
DeleteThis was a fun challenge and I'd say you came up to the mark beautifully. Your panning shot really shows movement.
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