Floral Zoom Burst

My entry in the current technique challenge "zoom burst" , using the technique of zooming in or out whilst taking the shot on a slow shutter speed. whilst still retaining focus/detail in the centre of the image. BoB

[Henri Russell]

Great focus on the center flower. I'd say you nailed it.

[Hazel]

Well done. Perhaps I will have a try.

[Peter]

@henrir Thank you so much for your lovely comment Henri, not as sharp as I would like just the best I achieved:)

[Peter]

@quietpurplehaze Thank you Hazel, I tried hand held and ended up using a tripod got more consistent results, also shot against a black background, have a go and best of luck:)

[Joanna kate]

So interesting and colourful

[Peter]

@joannakate Thank you Joanna for finding the time to comment its appreciated:)

[Babs]

Excellent zoom burst and so colourful too. The flowers really brighten up a winters day.

[Rosie Kind]

Love this Peter Fav

[Kathryn]

Looks great!

[Peter]

@onewing Thank you Babs for your lovely comment, our house always has fresh flowers to brighten the place and they generally smell nice to:)

[Peter]

@rosiekind Thanks your Rosie for your comment and Fav, are you up for the challenge a woodpecker zoom burst would be fantastic, lol:)

[Peter]

@houser934 Thank you so much for finding the time to comment Kathryn:)

[Peter Grave]

Nice effect Peter.I did zoom burst a few years ago as part of a course and now you have rekindled my interest.

[Lou Ann]

This is really something. It sounds like it took a lot of camera manipulation, oh my.

[Ron]

Superb zoom burst shot Peter! Fav from me as I appreciate the difficulty, but also because the composition of this one is so nicely done. Bravo!

[Peter]

@peterlgrave Thanks Peter why not have a go, it will be interesting to see what you come up with:)

[Peter]

@louannwarren Thanks Lou Ann its quite a simple technique, should be no problem using your Nikon D3100 with a stock zoom lens, set your camera shutter speed say around 1/4 sec, focus on the centre of your subject, then start to rotate the zoom ring on your lens and press the button, I found it better with my camera on a tripod, its that simple, just have a play, I got lots of outtakes to start with, you soon get the hang of it, good Luck:)

[Peter]

@stray_shooter Thank you for your great comments Ron, as I said to Lou Ann its quite a simple technique, once you get the timing of the zoom and shutter right you can get some pleasing results:)