Go-cart panning

[candidrachel]

I took about 20 different shots yesterday. This one is probably the best one. I found it really hard to avoid getting the whole shot blurred. It took alot of patience and practice. I like it because the girl is looking back. I feel it gives the photo a story.

I tried the tips I got from a previous post. I used TV mode. Would Manual Mode be better next time?

Canon 40D
1/15 sec
f/10
ISO 200

[zona5101]

I think it turned out fantastic. Good on you...you had a goal, studied up on it and executed it well.

I'd stick with shutter priority unless you have a specfic need to lock down the aperture too.

[Sterling]

You're right, that pose is what makes this shot work. Well done.

[RichardTaylor]

Good moment you have captured.

Stick with Shutter priority unless you are shooting in difficult lighting conditions. You have enough to do in aquiring & tracking the subject whilst keeping it in focus. It does take a fair amount of practice.
Were you shooting in high speed burst mode?

[NicoleScraps]

That is so cool! This is on my list of techniques to research and experiment with.

[Jim Bryant]

Great capture! I like the way she was turning around looking. That really makes the photo stand out.

[danbaileyphoto]

That's a really great panning shot! They work best when you are able to freeze a specific part of the subject, and in this case, you were able to successfully freeze the girl and much of her car. Great job, and yes, her looking back REALLY makes this shot stand out!

Overall, I'd stick with one of the auto modes, unless the lighting is tricky or high contrast that necessitates you to work in manual mode. As long as you've got workable lighting, shutter priority should be fine.

[candidrachel]

Sorry if this is a bit belated but thank you all for your kind replies. I am so trying to get my photography up a notch. Panning isn't easy but I have found it easier when the subject is going from left to right or right to left across the scene. I did try a roller coaster ride (see SYS) which was alot harder but with practice and perserverence I will get there.

We went to a safari park today and wanted to take some action shots of the monkeys making off with car parts but unfortunately Monkey Kingdom was closed until further notice because the monkeys are ill with a disease that's deadly to humans . That's Longleat for those in the UK.

[hyimted]

i think that's a great shot. as one who just tried this technique myself, i like your results much better!

the blurred background is awesome, but what i think really makes the pic is the smile on the driver's face as she's looking back. you can just imagine her laughing and taunting the person behind her!