Panoramic History Challenge
Birth of Lee Friedlander: Born in 1934, he famously used the "swing-lens" Hasselblad Superwide to capture complex, "grid-like" panoramas of the American social landscape.
Pano Inspiration: Friedlander used wide angles to "cram" as much information as possible into a single frame, forcing the viewer to look at everything at once.
Latest Panography Articles
History & Origins
“To consult the rules of composition before making a picture is a little like consulting the law of gravitation before going for a walk.” -Edward Weston
Create Panoramas!
Exploring Panography:
Capturing the World in Every Angle 360°, Horizontal, Vertical, 180°, VR – Panography comes in countless forms. Let’s dive into what sets each style apart and discover the art behind panoramic photography.
Unusual Perspectives
In panography, changing your perspective; the angle, height, and position of the camera significantly impact the final composition. By breaking away from the typical eye-level perspective, you can add depth, emotion, and visual interest to your panoramas.
Panographic Places
Ansel Adams: “A good photograph is knowing where to stand.”
Consistent practice in creating panoramic images sharpens your eye for composition, enhances creativity, and transforms your ability to convey expansive visual stories with confidence.
Panography.org | PANORAMA HISTORY & ORIGINS
The Transition to Film Panoramas | 20th‑Century Innovations
Track the movement from heavy glass plates to portable rolls. This era of innovation made the panoramic dream accessible to the wandering street artist.