Panoramic History Challenge
Birth of Richard Avedon: Born in 1923, he occasionally used "triptych panography"—three separate wide-format frames joined together—to capture the chaotic energy of large crowds.
Pano Inspiration: Avedon used the "gap" between the frames to suggest that time was passing between each slice of the panorama.
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
Panoramas in Early Tourism | Souvenirs, Postcards & Travel Culture
Revisit the nostalgic world of the panoramic postcard. These vintage keepsakes document how the wide view became a staple of global travel and memory.