{"id":1329,"date":"2020-02-25T16:43:06","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T22:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3scape.com\/blog\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2023-06-12T14:27:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:27:41","slug":"no-clouds-no-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3scape.com\/blog\/no-clouds-no-problem","title":{"rendered":"How to turn a boring scene into a beautiful abstract."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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After Sunset – Panoramic Fine Art<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On a crystal clear evening in Grand Cayman<\/a>, I was enjoying dinner with family and friends at an open-air restaurant. We sipped our drinks, talked about the day’s adventures, and marveled at the bright orange sky as the sun dipped below the horizon. As about always, I had my camera with me, ready to capture a spectacular sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The scene was absolutely beautiful and full of color, but there were no clouds to add visual interest in the sky. Likewise, since I was sitting at dinner, I was unable to look around for an interesting foreground that didn’t consist of food or beverages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problem? Nope! This gave me the perfect opportunity to capture an abstract photograph using a long exposure panning technique. I set my camera to Shutter Priority mode and then experimented with a few different shutter speeds while panning across the scene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Turquoise Waters<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Three Aspens<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pastel Abstract<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Long exposure panning technique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ready to try this style of abstract photography? I won’t say there are any rules to follow, but here’s the general technique and a few tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Configure your camera with the proper settings. This will depend on the amount of light you’re working with, but generally I use Shutter Priority mode and ISO 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Shutter speed will depend on available light and how fast you’re panning. Start with 1\/10 sec or even slower, 0.3 sec.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Plant your feet, and plan on rotating your body with your camera held steady (for horizontal pans).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Aim at the horizon, start panning, then squeeze the shutter button. Follow through! Don’t stop panning until the shutter closes. You want to pan smoothly and keep your camera level.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    A few other considerations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Avoid distractions that will end up as unsightly blobs (buildings, land forms, boats, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Keep your sensor and lenses clean! Your camera will be set to a small aperture (f\/16 or smaller), so any dust will be visible in the image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Rotate, don’t step… rough movements will result in messy pans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Verticals work the same way. Start low and rotate up, or vice versa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Long lenses will require a shorter pan and faster shutter speed than wide angle lenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      That’s about all! The most important thing is to go out and experiment. Try different settings, horizontals, verticals, and various scenes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Now go out and have some creative fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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