May Share & Learn is Motion

This month our theme is a simple one, we want to see your images that define motion. They can be pictures that freeze motion or show motion through a blur. Try panning with a moving object or zooming the lens while exposing. Even intentional camera movement or ICM defines motion!

Showing motion in photography is a great way to make your images feel alive and dynamic.

For motion blurs:

Use a slow shutter speed so moving subjects blur while the rest of the scene stays sharp.

• Try shutter speeds like 1/10s, 1s, or longer

• Use a tripod to keep the camera steady

• Works great for waterfalls, traffic, or crowds

👉 Result: Smooth, flowing motion (like silky water or streaking lights)

Panning (motion with a sharp subject)

Follow a moving subject with your camera as you take the shot.

• Use a medium shutter speed (around 1/30s–1/125s)

• Move your camera side-to-side with the subject

• Keep the subject centered

👉 Result: Subject stays sharp, background becomes streaked

Freeze the Action

Use a fast shutter speed to capture a split-second moment.

• Try 1/500s or faster

• Great for sports, animals, splashes

👉 Result: Crisp detail that reveals motion you can’t see with your eyes

Zoom Blur

Zoom your lens while taking a photo.

• Use a slower shutter speed

• Twist the zoom ring during exposure

• Works best with lights or strong shapes

👉 Result: A dramatic “bursting” effect from the center

Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)

Move your camera deliberately during exposure.

• Try vertical, horizontal, or circular movements

• Use slower shutter speeds (like 1/5s–1s)

👉 Result: Abstract, painterly images