Motion blur is very similar to the motion panning, except you keep the camera at a constant stable position.

It's fairly easy:

• First, find something stable to secure your camera to, like a a tripod, table, or some other hard surface. I've even used the dashboard of my car when I'm driving!


• Then you will MANUALLY set the light metering on your camera. I've found it easiest to set it for the best light, then move the shutter speed to a much slower speed to catch the motion. However, if it is a bright light situation, you will have to compensate by changing the aperture (or if that doesn't fix it enough, change the ISO).


• Then place the camera on the tripod or other sturdy surface, and press the shutter.

Hint:

If you are photographing at night, set the aperture at mid-range, then play with the shutter speeds. You could have anything from 1/8th of a second, to 15 seconds, or more... minutes if you are patient!


The bottom image of each column was taken while riding in a car. Image © Brittney Bassett 2010