For all my free tips and inspiration around photography visit my Learning Center
“Experimental” is the theme of the Weekly Photo Challenge from Word Press’ The Daily Post for this week. When I experiment with my Street Photography, I often use slow shutter speeds of 1/8 sec or less for creative motion blur effects. There is a lot of hit and miss with this technique. Crucial for an image that works is an interesting background in which to place the blurred objects, like this entry to a Berlin subway station.
This shot I took with my Olympus PEN-F and the mZuiko 12mm F/2 prime lens with a shutter speed of 1/3 second for intensive blur, an aperture of f/9 to have ample depth of field and ISO 1000. I took the shot handheld, another example how effective the image stabilization system of the PEN-F is.
Experimenting with slow shutter speeds is fun, it can be applied to moving persons, moving traffic or a combination of both. For some more of my experimental street photos continue after the jump…
I hope you like my experimental take on the challenge and that you feel inspired to grab your camera, dial in a slow shutter speed and got out for some experimental street shooting. I welcome you to post links to your results in the comments section.
Have a great Thursday!
Marcus
Related Posts:
Weekly Photo Challenge: Danger
Weekly Photo Challenge: Friend
Hi Marcus, I love these shots, particularly the colourful night scenes. I used an old Russian Lomo years ago for similar effects. You’ve inspired me to try again using a digital camera.
Thanks for sharing your work.
Thank you so. Much, Nikita, it means a lot. I read so much about a Lomo, never got my hand on one. Enjoy our weekend! Marcus
Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
Thanks for the reblog, much appreciated! Marcus
Marcus, you’re welcome and happy holidays!
As always… great take on the theme Marcus!
As always…thanks so much, Amy!
Amazing as always and love the experiments. The only way at times yo discover cool stuff and you did.
Thanks, my friend :-)!
I love how your photos capture the feeling of movement in those settings. I’m especially intrigued by the ones with pops of color. Nice work!
Thanks, Shelley, so much appreciated! Marcus
Sometimes blurriness creates art
| https://www.lafibe.com/collections/frontpage/products/photo
Great photos, really inspiring
Thank you for your kind words! Marcus
Great use and control of blur – love the one of the white and yellow vehicle.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Bill, really appreciate your feedback! Marcus
time speed with points of non-movement, great!
Thanks for commenting! Marcus
Marcus, nicely done.
We have a new resident, Roxanne Bouche Overton who is doing a lot of blur photography. A visit to her website might be inspirational http://www.roxanneoverton.com
Roxanne suggested an iPhone app called “Slow Shutter Cam”. It simulates motion blue, low light and light trail photography. I’m just beginning to experiment with it. I’m not sure if there is an an android version.
Thanks so much for pointing out Roxanne’s website. I’m totally awed by her photography, there is so much joy and inspiration looking at her photographs! Marcus
Marcus, thank you for your positive comments. I’ll pass them on to Roxanne when I see her next.
I hope you’re having a great weekend relaxing and getting out to photograph.
Thanks, Tim, appreciate it, I loved her photos! I needed to help my daughter prepare her moving to her own place, so no time for shooting. But family has priority, obviously! Marcus
Yes, it does. I hope your daughter’s move went well.
We’re still busy with it 😉
This is interesting to do, Marcus, and you’ve captured some great motion images. Your lead image is very cool and your train shots work really well. Nice set!
Thanks, Jane, appreciate your kind words!