September's project was based on a photography technique called "panning". The object is to keep the moving subject in the same position in the frame for the duration of the exposure. The length of the exposure must be long enough to blur the background movement while aptly freezing the subject. This is a technique that takes practice to perfect just like the movements of a golfer. Each scenario is unique and requires different settings in relation to the speed the subject is moving. With faster moving subjects the faster the shutter speed you can use to produce a smoothly panned shot, which is so much easier than slower moving subjects using slower shutter speeds to achieve the desired blurred background. To help with consistent even blur it does help to use a tripod or monopod to give stability while standing or resting your elbow, of the hand holding the camera, on your knee.
So here are my two attempts at panning. If you have any comments, suggestions, or anything please feel free to share!
With subjects that are moving it is virtually impossible to freeze them while still blaring the background. I'm sure it could be perfected with more practice.
This one was a bit more tough as the subject was moving slower and therefore took a slower shutter speed. Again it could be improved with more practice.
