Panning is the technique of following the motion of something as it moves from side to side across the scene in front of you. Using a super fast shutter speed will freeze the motion sharply, but can mean the image lacks interest.

Using a slower shutter speed when panning gives you the unique ability to be able to combine frozen motion, with blurred motion, in one shot.

For this challenge, we wanted to see images created using this technique and, wherever possible, to introduce some motion blur to the images.

We had an incredible set of submissions again for this challenge. We know it's not an easy one, in fact, we think it's probably the most difficult of all the challenges!

So without further ado, here are our top 10 Pantastic images, congratulations to the photographers!

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We provide video feedback on all images submitted for the challenge, and from there, we select our Top 20 and Top 10. Without further ado, here are the Top 10 images for this challenge!

Camilla Johannessen | Hundefoto.nu

The slow shutter speed used for this shot has resulted in an image that feels really dynamic. There's enough sharpness in the dog's face to connect with them and the black and white treatment works well.

Dawn McBride | Fuzzy Love Photography

This pantastic image has been captured in a lovely summery setting, The dog's face is nice and sharp, the ball adds a fun, playful visual that works well with the location.

Erica Harvey | Erica Lane Photography

There's so much texture on this monochrome image that really draws you in. The panning technique has been used well to capture areas sharply and provide a little motion blur.

Jordyn Bobo | Golden Atlas Photography

This is a well timed shot with the dog at a great outstretched point in the stride, the floppy tongue adds a touch of humour. Nice sharp eyes and a touch of motion blur adds visual interest.

Kate Maxwell | Kate Maxwell Photography

A great moment, the dog stands out nicely against the greens and there is a nice amount of motion blur in the grass and extremities of the dog, while retaining a sharp face.

Kristy Wallis | Borderfame Photography

The backlight and warmth throughout this fantastic image is gorgeous. The streaks of golden water coming off the back legs adds to the sense of motion. Great outstretched point in the stride too.

Krystal Annetts

Great point in the dogs stride and a really good use of negative space. The low angle really draws you in and there's a nice balance of sharp vs motion blur.

Linda Van Oeffelen-Brosens | Jinterwas Photography

The light here is stunning, and the amount of motion captured in the panning technique is excellent. The crashing wave behind adds to the drama of this image.

Shelly Cavallaro | Wherever the Nose Goes

There's so much motion blur here, while the face remains nice and sharp. The face is where the eye rests, but there's lots to enjoy in the areas of blur that make the dog appear almost abstract.

Sherry Glassman | Sherry Glassman

The panning technique has been really well used to create an image with a nice sharp face and lots of blur to emphasise speed.

Emerge is the intermediate 6-month interactive challenge-based dog photography course in our Unleashed Challenges series, focusing on helping you to expand your shooting shot list and learn valuable new skills.

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