“Artistic” Blurs (Abstract)

Common subjects in nature, photographed from a less common point of view, can create abstract images. Camera motion such as horizontal and/or vertical panning, changing lens focal length (zooming), and subject movement during exposure result in what we hope are “artistic” blurs that are fun or interesting to view.

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Wind moves and blurs chokecherry leaves.

A 'rotational' blur of a trillium blossom.

A radial blur of a trillium blossom.