SHOOT THE DOG™: Add the 4th dimension to your photography

We think of photography as capturing “a moment in time”, but how long is a moment?

With a fast enough shutter speed you can freeze action without blur, and the resulting photos can allow us to see events that happen too quickly to see with the eye.  But the camera can also record events happening over time in a way that we also cannot see.  By reducing shutter speed you can capture that fourth dimension, and the resulting photos can be magical.

If you want to have some fun, experiment with different shutter speeds and you’ll be amazed at the new perspective this can add to your photography.  And even better, slow shutter speeds will allow you to shoot after dark.  I captured both of these images after dark.  In the first one, I’ve caught an Australian Shepherd looking back over his shoulder while running.  In the second one, my English Springer Spaniel is being chased by a Jack Russell Terrier, and the image captures both their speed and their playful interaction.

It’s great fun to shoot at really slow shutter speeds because you never know what you’ll get and the results can be really amazing.  When the light is fading and you think it’s time to pack it up for the day, try slowing down the shutter and maybe you’ll capture something magical.

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