Motion and movement always add a dimension of activity to our photographs. That is where the shutter speed of our camera can help us get some amazing photographs conveying motion. Here are 10 awesome examples of photographs that describe how motion, movement and panning contribute to our photographic expression.
- Jump in Motion by Jolanti. This effect is achieved by multiple exposure and time-lapse photography.

- On the platform, Reading by Moriza

- Habanero splash by Tambako the Jaguar. Check out splash photography examples and a step by step guide for splash photography here.

- + Day 47 + Reverse the history by bichxa. This is the panning effect.

- Slow shutter speed2 by Slamdogs

- Explored by Hans Hamburger

- E = m c² [Explored] by Sprengben. This example explicitly guides the viewers attention to the photographer’s center of interest and adds dimension to the plain photographic frame. In short, it conveys that inclusion of lines in the composition helps in conveying depth, strength and draws the viewer’s eye.

- Stripblur by Banspy. This is just one example of photographing the architectures, check out more on architectural photography here.

- Grass motion blur wallpaper by .robbie. This example portrays how colors compliment the scene and add liveliness to the composition. Check out the article on how to get great colors to make great, impressive and interesting photographs.

- Cavalcade of lights by Wvs. Light works need quite a long exposure to capture fireworks.

Note: All pictures used under a creative commons license.
Take your pick and if you like, share your own by uploading a picture through the comments section. Watch this space for more coming on other effects.


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it would be great to know the details of each photo the aperture / shutter speed and the film ISO