The Art of Panoramic Photography

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Panoramic History Challenge

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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.

Todays Challenge: "The Social Grid." Capture a wide-format photo of a busy street or shop window. Try to include reflections and different "layers" of people and objects to create a complex, panoramic puzzle.

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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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"The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words."Elliott Erwitt
"There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment."Robert Frank

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.

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Horizontal Panorama of rusty building near railyard
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