Writing Assignment 3: Movement

Steve Bloom, Siberian Tigers Fighting.
In this photo by Steve Bloom, two siberian tigers are captured mid-brawl. This shot really captures the motion of the two tigers in the air, snow being tossed about, fur and claws flying, and the tail of one tiger whipping across the frame. The photo also has an exceptionally clear focus, the hair is even captured blowing in different directions. The clear resolution provides a look into that instant in time, the tigers are frozen in that very active pose. This shot would definitely not be as interesting if there was no movement, in fact the movement is what makes the piece. The fact that the motion is frozen is what makes it pleasing to look at. The out of focus background helps to draw the eye to the tigers, which fill the frame fully but do not crowd it. The bright oranges of the tigers against the uniformly white surroundings also work to highlight the subjects.
For future movement shots that I may take, I hope to gain a better overall clarity. I have found it is very hard to achieve crisp, clear focus while capturing the motion of a subject. With more clarity, I think the shots could be much more effective in conveying what I want the viewer to understand.