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24-DEC-2006

In motion, Marrakesh, 2006

Using a slow shutter speed of 1/8th of a second and a long telephoto lens (355mm), I deliberately blur this image to express the tumultuous nature of Marrakesh’s most crowded souk. The focal point of this image is the man carrying rugs on his back. It was apparently moving in the same direction and same speed that the camera was at the instant of exposure. I blurred the photo by moving the camera slightly at the moment of exposure.)

Leica V-Lux 1
1/8s f/3.6 at 75.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time24-Dec-2006 08:29:39
MakeLeica
ModelV-LUX 1
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length75 mm
Exposure Time1/8 sec
Aperturef/3.6
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance
Metering Modemulti spot (3)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (2)
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Phil Douglis20-May-2007 19:37
Glad you like this image for its energy and motion, Tricia. When we make images such as this, we must relate the speed of the subject's movement to both our shutter speed, as well as to our panning speed, if we choose to move the camera at the moment of exposure. There is no set formula for such experimentation. Fortunately, we have digital cameras, and can see the results instantly. We can always play with different shutter speeds and differing degrees of camera motion to get the effect we want and convey the idea we are trying to express. If this rug did not contrast to the rest of the image, the picture would not work. I try to look for subjects moving at different speeds, so that those that are moving more quickly will be blurred, and those that are moving more slowly will be more visible. Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Tricia.
flowsnow20-May-2007 18:39
I always enjoyed taking motion shots. I feel using slow shutter speed with the effect of blurring the moving subjects gives the viewer a more personal touch esp having the main subject frozen. In this the rug stand out! I like this one.
Phil Douglis28-Jan-2007 02:45
I am constantly exerimenting, Tim. I was surrounded by a sea of shoppers, all moving quicky. The red rug on the back of the blurred man, however, seemed to be just floating there, slow enough to stand still in space for one eighth of a second. Not only does the rug stand out because of its definition -- but also because of its vivid red color.
Tim May27-Jan-2007 18:48
Not you typical Phil image - I am impressed by this slow exposure addition to your expressive palette.
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