Photography Challenge - Motion Blur

[Tim Mayo]

A big thanks to everyone who joined in with the macro / close-up photography challenge last month.

So for this month I thought we could see how people get on with a motion blur challenge.

If you would like some tips on motion blur photography then this article will point you in the right direction:
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-capture-motion-blur-in-photography/

For some further inspiration take a look here:
https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/08/45-beautiful-motion-blur-photos/

This is not a competition so there will be no winners announced, it's purely for fun and self-development.

Simple Rules:

• Canon R Series cameras only please
• Post as many times as you would like

Have fun!

 

[GeraldHerd]

R6, 100-400L, 1/10 sec

 

[Kathryn Milner]

I gave this a try for fun. I think I like the effect from panning better.

 

[Shotbycurtin]

Done a few motion blur shots albeit with my 5D4 so they don’t count! Got a long distance panning shot taken with The R5 and 100-500 at Goodwood. Not perfect but I quite like it.

 

[JayAy]

I gave this a try for fun. I think I like the effect from panning better.

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I think this gives an good impression of the movement in cycling

 

[billsmut]

A fire performer at my usual pub

 

[Kathryn Milner]

I think this gives an good impression of the movement in cycling

Thanks Julian.

 

[Shotbycurtin]

Little touch of motion blur going on this afternoon. Might try and drop the shutter speed a few more notches over the weekend and see what I get.

 

[Shotbycurtin]

Hand held motion blur taken today at Lullingstone

 

[Shotbycurtin]

A panning shot from Saturday.

 

[PRenee]

Freezing motion is one of the 1st camera effects I learned. But, I never thought I’d catch a hummingbird wearing shoes though, lol ... got to appreciate real motion blur!

 

[Mantis55]

One from Isle of Lewis, Scotland

 

[Kathryn Milner]

A Shoveler, male, taking wing.

 

[GeraldHerd]

Hummingbird on Bottlebrush Plant. EOS R6, EF 100-400Lii

 

[Hyeonthetrack]

 

[Hyeonthetrack]

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I dont know where to put a brief explanation Of my photo . So i will put it here. This was taken at Hangtown Mx . Of my Friend . Still trying to learn motion blur and this one is not that good

 

[Tim Mayo]

I dont know where to put a brief explanation Of my photo . So i will put it here. This was taken at Hangtown Mx . Of my Friend . Still trying to learn motion blur and this one is not that good

When composing the post you can add text both above or below the image. It's a nice shot but would be even better if the bike/rider was a little sharper. With 1/40 it's always going to be tricky to get many keepers but it's always fun trying It depends on the speed of the rider but 1/125 will normally provide a good number of keepers and still blur the background, just not so great in slow corners. I'm not sure what focus area you are using but sometimes with panning it's easier to use a single point instead of a larger area, then just place that point on the rider and try to make sure it stays with them as you pan. Also mode 2 on the lens if you are not already using this.

 

[Only RF]

Got lucky on this one. R7 and 100-500 @ 500. March 20.

_G7A5076-2 by MPC, on Flickr

 

[Only RF]

This was with my R and RF 100-500 in 2020. I ordered the lens and R5 and the lens came first.

_U3A0047-Edit-Edit by MPC, on Flickr

 

[JustUs7]

Posted elsewhere but seems fitting here as well.

 

[Only RF]

Modal plane show last summer with my R5 and 100 to 500.

_N4A3624 by MPC, on Flickr

_N4A3620-Edit by MPC, on Flickr

 

[Kamoshika]

Namdaemun, Seoul

 

[Dean Wilson]

First and only attempt at Motion Blur using PS.
The verbiage in the back ground is blurred due to focal length and not post processing. There are a few things I would change like the keeping the sharpness of the shadow at the front of the car.... re-edit the wheels....

....and the Setup

 

[Only RF]

_N4A3085 by MPC, on Flickr

 

[JustUs7]

_N4A3085 by MPC, on Flickr

I need to practice panning. It’s so good when done well.

 

[Only RF]

I need to practice panning. It’s so good when done well.

Not my strength. I'm shaky and don't get many. Just gotta keep shooting.

 

[Only RF]

Hand h

eld

 

[MikeZ]

Hand-held at 1/20 of a second! Nice shot.

 

[Bert-63]

The goal was sharp head and brilliant eye and blur everything else. Closeness counts. They were buzzing the neighbors flowers. EOS-R & 100-400L II + 1.4X III. Shot at f/8, 1/250, ISO 400 @ 560mm.

And another that fits. Same day, same spot..

 

[Bert-63]

I need to practice panning. It’s so good when done well.

Ain't that the truth. I'm hopeless. Results don't lie.