Capturing Motion in Photography
Doncaster Camera Club
Conveying motion in a photograph can create some exciting and creative images. This was a challenge the Doncaster Camera Club recently set for its members as part of its regular monthly competition whereby members were required to take photos showing motion.
Club members rose to the challenge and presented a wide range of images showing all sorts of motion as demonstrated by the photographs here.
There are a number of ways to capture motion or action, depending on the speed of the subject and the effect the photographer wants to convey. Here are a few simple tips.
- A fast shutter speed will freeze the moment.
- A slower shutter speed will create a slightly blurry image which can still depict motion.
- Intentional camera movement by slightly moving the camera or zooming while shooting can give come very creative results.
- Panning by focussing on the subject and following it with the camera will give you a sharp subject and blurred background.
- Motion can also be achieved with various post processing techniques.
Each of these techniques requires some practice but when used successfully the results can be both creative and rewarding.
Enquiries and visitors to Club meetings and activities are always welcome. Do check out our website and social media pages for more information and photos. Our website is www.doncastercameraclub.org.au. Our social media includes Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/doncaster.camera.club/?hl=en and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1122230854553915/media/?_rdr .
Contact us by email at doncastercameraclub@gmail.com, by phone: Michael Walker President 0412 252 387 or Pam Rixon, Secretary 0421 813 531 or by mail at Pam Rixon, Secretary DCC, PO Box 2043 Box Hill North VIC 3129
Bird Photography is Always Popular
Doncaster Camera Club
Doncaster Camera Club has some very keen and capable bird photographers. This was evident at some of our recent meetings where we had many photos of birds entered in Open competitions. Some were taken locally and others from more distant travels.
Bird photography requires much patience and perseverance, some skill and some luck to capture the bird in a pleasing position in its environment. It is always a challenge. But there are a few things to keep in mind which might help improve your Bird Photography.
- Do your research and understand your subject
- Get out at the best time of day – usually early morning or late afternoon
- Mind your camera settings and use a fast shutter speed
- Get as close as possible
- Focus on the eye of the bird – a sharp eye is important
- Consider the background and avoid clutter when possible.
- Good light is always helpful
- Plenty of practice and enjoy yourself.
We are lucky in our local areas in the Eastern Suburbs to have plenty of parks and green areas where we can observe and photograph our beautiful native birds. Doncaster Camera Club is planning a bird photography outing later this year.
Enquiries and visitors to Club meetings and activities are always welcome. Do check out our website and social media pages for more information and photos.
Contact Doncaster Camera Club by email at doncastercameraclub@gmail.com; by Instagram at doncaster.camera.club, or on our Facebook at doncaster camera club – Melbourne. Phone the President Michael Walker on 0412 252 387 or the Secretary Pam Rixon on 0421 813 531 or by mail to Pam Rixon, Secretary DCC, PO Box 2043 Box Hill North VIC 3129. Our website is at www.doncastercameraclub.org.au
