Blur - Definition Post

Blurred images are when you can see the movement of rapidly moving objects in a still frame of a photograph. 

To create a blurred image a low shutter speed is needed (for example 1/3), you do not want your shutter speed to be too slow, otherwise the subject will be distorted, not blurred, this will not allow you to clearly see movement. 

A tripod is essential in order to achieve the best outcome, as you only want the blurred motion of the subject, not the frame in which your shooting in. Due to this a tripod is vital in order for there to be no movement of the camera. 

Equipment needed:

Tripod

Camera

Subjects to photograph

We were asked to analyse the above image in class; the above image is taken by the photographer Martin Klein, who often used documentary photography in order to portray his images (e.g. New York, Rome.) Blur is evident in this photograph in the mans foot. I admire this image as one man is in focus in the background, which contrasts with the man in the foreground, who is clearly in motion, and blurred. Through researching this image I found that the man who is in focus in the background was saying 'why are you taking photos of me?', this is captured in his slightly uncomfortable smile. This image clearly captures the hustle, and chaos of New York streets.