Panoramic History Challenge
The San Francisco Post-Earthquake Panorama: In 1906, panoramic photographers used Cirkut cameras to document the 360-degree destruction of the city, creating the most famous "disaster panography" in history.
Pano Inspiration: These 1906 panoramas are now used by historians to identify exactly which buildings survived the fire by looking at the wide-format horizon.
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
Cameras Designed for Panography: A Curator’s Guide to Wide‑Format Seeing
Survey the specialized machinery of the broad view. Gain insight into the mechanical marvels that allow the human eye to capture the world in one sweep.