Ya, ya, I know you’re saying you’ve read this before and you’re getting ready to click off the page. I know, I’ve talked with folks lately who did the same and they missed the opportunity of a lifetime because gosh dang it, they didn’t practice their panning! And to be honest with you, I’m tired of coming across this. I simply don’t understand how photographers can call themselves photographers when they can’t pan. While you can fix most things in post (such a horrible crutch) the one thing YOU STILL CAN’T Fix is soft images! It ain’t sharp when you go click, you’re screwed!
It all begins with another essential technique, basic handholding. I’m always amazed when I see so many shooters doing everything but the right technique. Then you must, must pan correctly as well. And all if this must be practiced. I see the disbelief in folks faces when I make presentations when I say I practice these two things EVERYDAY whether I’m really shooting or not. It MUST become second nature because you never know when you’re going to need it. In this case, a P-40e Warhawk screaming down the strip is not something you see let alone can photograph. Shot with D4s / 80-400VR3, the totally blurred out background saying it’s screaming down comes from panning as it goes by. It’s really up to you cause I know I practice and I don’t miss the photos. I don’t want you to miss them either!