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Technology ArticleGreat Photography Information Blurry photographs are the bane of photographers across the world. Regardless of how perfect the lighting, how well composed or how rare the picture, the whole photo turns out bad if the picture is blurry. Understanding what causes images to end up blurry is key to avoiding this very common, and very frustrating, mistake. So here are the three main culprits that cause blurry photographs: Focus Issues The most common cause of blurry pictures is a focusing problem. This can manifest in several ways. The most common cause is that the photographer didn't properly focus the camera either because the auto focus didn't choose the right part of the picture to focus on or due to an error on the photographer's part. In most cases, these problems can be easily avoided by making sure the subject you want in focus is what the lens is focusing on. If it isn't, then you need to adjust the focus until you get the results you want. Some auto focus cameras have a focus lock that allows you to center your subject in the viewfinder, push the shutter button half way down and then move the camera without losing the focus area. Motion Blur Capturing a fast moving object in an image clearly, can be challenging task. Motion blur will be identifiable by having clear focus on the stationary objects in a frame, but a blurry subject. Luckily, motion blur is easy to avoid. If you notice your action shots are fuzzy, change your shutter speed to a higher setting to shorten the exposure of the picture. This should help solve the problem and capture fast moving objects with little blur. Remember, faster shutter speeds will require more light and possibly faster film or a different digital setting, so come prepared if you're planning on capturing fast-paced action. Camera Shake Having an unsteady camera is another common cause of fuzzy photos. Whether you realize it or not, we're always moving (for example, just try holding your hand perfectly steady) so it can be difficult remaining perfectly motionless which can cause a problem when it comes to our pictures. You can prevent camera blur by using a fast shutter speed (which should negate the minor movements) or by bracing your arms on something while holding your camera. If you need to use a slow shutter speed, then it's always best to use a tripod to avoid any possible camera shake problems. And lastly, you can also use a remote cable release which should prevent any movement from pushing the shutter button down. If you take a bunch of photographs and they turn out blurry, the first step will be figuring out what kind of blur you've fallen victim to. If the problem is with focusing, some parts of the picture will be fuzzy while others will be sharp. If the problem is with motion, then only the moving objects will be fuzzy. And if it's camera shake, then the entire picture will be blurry. Once you have a good idea of what caused your photo blur, go out prepared to compensate for that issue and re-shoot the subject. Your photographs will turn out much, much better. When going into every photo opportunity, always be aware of the type of light, what subject you'll be taking and the proper tools you'll need to do the job right. In the case of blurry images, a little advanced preparation will go a long ways in solving this problem. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Autumn_Lockwood Also See: All Articles |