Typically in photography, blur isn't a good thing.  We are taught to strive for tack sharp images and perfect focus.  But, what if we loosened the reigns a bit and used intentional blur to express ourselves creatively?  

Intentional Camera Movement is a technique where the camera is moved as the photograph is being taken.  These movements can be small or large, but are typically created using a slower shutter speed to allow for the movement to be exaggerated. Panning is a form of ICM which involves moving the camera side to side or up and down to create beautiful abstract photographs with a strong use of light, color, and line.

I experimented with intentional camera movement during a pink sunset at the Avon Fishing Pier.