A Wonderful World in Motion

Photo by algenon5

Though often times we're entranced by photos that are taken at a precise moment, we're also completely in love with photos that capture motion. Usually referred to as motion blur, this effect is achieved by slowing down the shutter speed or employing some cool Photoshop techniques. I've chosen these 25 photos not only for their cool photo effect, however, but also for their emotional effect. What these photos do is capture the pure delight of a child's face as they're whirled around, they give us a sense of how fast we're moving through life and they show us what nature might look like if we spent a few more moments enjoying its beauty. It's truly a wonderful world we're living in, isn't it?

I Can Fly by r.AI (-)

kiddy airways by Mr Din

flying kid by Mr Din

Oliver in motion by Helen.I.

«Trial and Error»* by Imapix

Bomberos by zerega

Need for Speed by Amnemona

London bus by E01

Speed by Arizona BabyDoll

Motion Blur Frozen by Mariano Kamp

Jean-Baptiste Richard by Mariano Kamp

On a Saturday afternoon in Tokyo by manganite

There's a whole generation with a new explanation....people in motion....people in motion....by amelie_in_wonderland

Motorela in Motion by mikemendoza

Antoine - downhill by Mr Din

High Speed by GlossyEye

Sheep river by Birkir Jónsson

Strength by Rickmaninov

Duck by ajschroetlin

Tranquility by jay_a

Wilder Ranch State Park by JT-Photos

Tales from the riverbank by Lee Rudd Photography

Candidasa, Bali by tropicaLiving

Gomez on 'The Light-Speed Escalator' by Brian Shaler

You can learn more about motion blur photography at Digital Photography School. Also, see Smashing Magazine for some more beautiful motion blur photos.