Where's Your Head At

An impression of a mind in turmoil, roiling inside your head.

Fading from a whole

Mind racing over and under

Thoughts slip and slide away

In a maelstrom of madness

Your head is everywhere

And nowhere

It's all you can do

To just breathe

I've seen a lot of people using the panning technique to capture incredible imagery of surf, cars, and general movement-focused events, but not really for cityscape photography. So as part of my exploration into Intentional Camera Movement, I thought I'd give it a crack.

The scene itself is idyllic; a calm serene sunset overlooking the harbour, but this technique takes it from being a mere snapshot of a fairly benign sunset to something that speaks to me on a deeper level.

When I look at this photo, I see a person fading or being swept away, struggling for permanence and stability in a world moving too fast.

And is that not what our own minds are like? That despite being in the most amazing of places, our mental health can take us out and put us on a path where all we feel is confusion and insecurity and helplessness?

At the end of the day, mental health is something we all struggle with. I know I certainly do. But it's also something I actively work on through mindfulness, and talking with friends and family about.

If you find yourself struggling, don't be afraid to reach out to your support network. Or even to me.

The details for this image are:

• Nikon D750 with Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

• Sirui W-1204 tripod with K-20x Ball Head⁣

• 1/2s

• f/11

• ISO50