An example of an image showing blur due to slow shutter speed

This football image shows blur due to use of a slow shutter speed. In this case, the shutter speed was fast enough to allow the camera to be hand held, but too slow for the subject. The blur of the field was caused by the photographer panning (moving with the subject) in an attempt to freeze the action at such a low shutter speed. While the panning motion did not completely stop the action, it did come close to freezing the action of the player running the ball.

Possible solutions for the blur on this image include

• Using a faster film speed to allow a higher shutter speed
  
• Using a flash to add light to the situation
  
• Using a tripod to allow a smoother panning motion
  
• Using a larger aperture (smaller F-Stop) to allow a faster shutter speed