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Use #slowphotographymovement on Instagram to share your images, and the stories behind them. We are looking to feature images and stories that reflect the value and goals of the Slow Photography Movement. 

“As soon as I spotted this little spot in the waterfall I knew I had to figure out how to make this image work. While there is not a lot of complexity in smaller scenes, they are often a challenge to compose. Very small movements in the camera
Here are four images from our last gallery: “No Tripod”. Visit it on our website and be inspired by the beautiful images captured handheld, and thoughtful captions! (link in bio). And don’t forget to enter our current challenge by u
There’s a “new” article on our website! Well, it’s really a 20-year old article, revisited by the author - Alex Bond - after listening to the @fstopcollaborate episode on the Slow Photography Movement. It has interesting persp
“Focusing on small intimate scenes has shown me how much more beauty there is in nature. It’s not all about the grand landscape.” #slowphotographymovement ••••••••••••&bull
“This was a fun image to photograph in the field. The cold air surrendered to the sun and the warmth began the melting. I observed how the snow was released from the tree branches. It was as if someone was shaking the branches and the snow floa
The last quarterly gallery focused on images captured without a tripod. Please visit it online to see the work and read what the selected photographers had to say about shooting handheld. Five of the beautiful images are included here. Also, remember
“An intimate woodland scene where a little bit of light can make all the difference. Also like the repeated shape behind the first tree. I really love to play with these kind of scenes!.⁠” #slowphotographymovement ••••
“With both color and form slowly transitioning without harsh lines or colors, this intimate, almost abstract, landscape embodies the peacefulness that can be found among the dunes on a mild spring evening.⁠” #slowphotographymovement &bull
“This was captured at the top of Eagle Mountain in Milton, VT - a day or two before 4 inches of heavy, wet snow did a number on all the early blooms. They'll be back. Me too.” #slowphotographymovement ••••••&
“A moving mass of tiny bubbles formed at the bank of a stream transported me to an aerial vista of a hurricane. A tiny detail amongst an endless barrage of stimuli becomes an exploration of myself and the world. Our ability to create meaning an
We are excited to share that a new quarterly gallery is now live on our website! (Link in bio) The Spring 2022 Gallery “No Tripod” features the work of 12 photographers who shared their best handheld images, along with their thoughts on t
“A lone photographer strolls into the frame during sunset at White Sands National Park. These expansive gypsum sand dunes are a telephoto lens paradise and I had a blast photographing small scenes such as this.” #slowphotographymovement &
“Shot on a clear evening, 20 minutes after the sun dropped behind the horizon. The beautiful blue hour, when the landscape settles for the night ahead. It used to be intense, dramatic light (my previous post!) that would get my heart racing. No
“I'm fortunate to live so close to one of the few white sand beaches in Canada. I come here often to photograph, and it's never the same twice. Sandscapes embody the ephemeral. They're constantly shaped by wind and water into shapes and sculptu
“Yellow is such a happy colour. It signifies the feeling of warmth, as the warmer days are slowly coming back. It also stands for friendship, no wonder Hufflepuff used it as their house colours. And most of all it stands for optimism, in these
Now here’s something different! Check out the new article on our website, where photographer Tom Schifanella pairs haikus with his images to capture and express his very personal interpretation of a moment. “I realized that the haiku gave
Just a few more weeks left in our #spm_notripod challenge! Make sure to enter your most inspiring handheld images, along with your reasoning or approach to ditching the tripod for the image. In the meantime, check out the gallery from our previous ch
“When I am out for a walk, I make a conscious effort to notice and appreciate the small details in nature. While strolling around Sumter’s Swan Lake, I found this tiny feather, backlit by the golden rays of the sun, floating on the surfac
“During a sunrise walk, in freezing weather, the silence was broken by sudden sharp sounds of the ice breaking with the pressure of the tide.” #slowphotographymovement •••••••••••&bul
“Fiery sunsets lead to liquid gold. The waters are mesmerizing to watch and it’s easy to lose yourself in the hypnotic movement of the waves and wakes generated by the boat. All you hear is the gentle slosh of water up against the side of