SHUTTER SPEED

Freezing motion is not only useful for wildlife photography, but also for landscape shots. Here, water is frozen in time such that it has a very defined texture.

Blurring Motion

Blurring the motion of animals and landscapes is also a common desire when taking control of the shutter speed. However, it’s a bit more challenging, since slower speeds require more steady hands and in most cases a tripod to make sure the camera is perfectly still. For example, if you are shooting at ½ of a second, and if the photographer moves the camera ever so slightly, it will result in an entirely blurry photo.

But, the results of slow shutter speeds in portraying motion and fluidity can be breathtaking.