Panoramic History Challenge
Birth of Frank Hurley: Born in 1885, the legendary Antarctic photographer used "composite panography" to join multiple glass plates together, capturing the epic, desolate scale of the frozen South Pole.
Pano Inspiration: Hurley often had to "stich" his panoramas by hand in the dark, using a candle to align the edges of the freezing glass plates.
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 STYLES & APPROACHES
Optical Panoramas | Working with Traditional Lenses
Appreciate traditional SLR and professional cameras. This article honors the use of standard optical lenses for creating a seamless, expansive visual experiences.