F8 - My Final Photo News

F8 - My Final Photo News

Share this post

F8 - My Final Photo News
F8 - My Final Photo News
Just Blur It

Just Blur It

Gary Gardiner
Nov 30, 2023
∙ Paid

Share this post

F8 - My Final Photo News
F8 - My Final Photo News
Just Blur It
Share

Began making photographs of these guys blowing leaves from the boulevard along Maxtown Road and quickly decided that no matter what I shot the background was going to be a subject that would interfere with any photo of the workers blowing leaves.

A rule I tried to teach other photographers was to watch the background. If it contributed to the story include it. If it didn’t eliminate it.

Today wasn’t a day or scene where I could eliminate easily the background, so I used a slow shutter speed to blur the primary subject and used the blurred surroundings as contributing elements.

Shot up close with the 14mm to exaggerate the curved movement.

Share F8 - My Final Photo News

F8 - My Final Photo News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my photography, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

More photos below.

This post is for paid subscribers

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Gary Gardiner
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share