Originally Posted by
FootLoose
I'm a fan of blur, Raj; I often try my hand at ICM, blending multiple exposures, and applying various types of blur in photoshop to achieve the impression I want.
I think this is good concept, but this example doesn't quite work for me. I think the blurred background in this shot is in conflict with the subject. The bird is soft and graceful, but the lines in the background are hard and sharp. A slow exposure pan might not be the best way to achieve the affect you want with a fast-moving pelican. An alternative might be to shoot a burst and then combine and blend the different frames in post.
I think I would try raising the whites in the bird's feathers to give it a bit more pop.