Printable View
Thought I would go out on a limb and post this pan blur. I know the heads of the birds aren't sharp but I was going for some nice water texture. The lake was really rough on this early November day. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.
Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 100
f22
1/20s
Handheld
Jim understand what you are saying about the heads not being sharp but the motion blur of the whole image makes it all look right,pano crop's good, I like it.
Keith.
Thanks Keith for the kind comment. I normally don't do this type of image but thought I would participate in this months theme.Quote:
Originally Posted by keith mitchell
Jim I am a big fan of folks trying something different .
Keith.
Hi Jim. I love the colours throughout the image, but, I feel that the gulls dont pop enough ? Lovely movement on the canvas.
Will
A bit more contrast would help, and I wish for a few less merges between birds, but I love the water streaking and texture giving off a strong sense of movement.
Jim:
The pan blur of the water is very effective, but agree with Daniels comments about the merges, and do wish for the birds to be a bit sharper.
My experience has been with this type of image, that the keeper rate is very low, but when it comes together, can be quite striking.
Cheers
Randy
I don't think that it's a rule to have heads sharp in a blur shot. Love the blurred effect and this would be a stronger image without the merged birds.
Hi Jim, I really like the motion blurred BG, and I would try a version with a bit more contrast. Have you tried B&W ? :w3
Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions. Stu I just tried a B&W with the contrast bumped up a bit and like it. These pan blurs are very difficult and it was fun giving it a go but a little too many clicks on my aging 1D MK IV!
