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Shutter speed tells Ukraine war story
Slow shutter speed blurs Kyiv commuters to highlight Ukrainian families' longing for prisoners of war
In brief
Slow shutter speed blurs Kyiv commuters to highlight Ukrainian families' longing for prisoners of war Slow shutter speed in photo shows Ukrainian families' emotional connection to prisoners of war Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Slow shutter effect
A slow shutter speed blurs Kyiv commuters walking past a woman holding a placard with 'I dream of hugging the one I love'.
“I dream of hugging the one I love”
Ukraine rally context
The photograph captures a September 20, 2026 rally in Kyiv supporting Ukrainian prisoners of war with the slogan 'Do not be silent! Captivity kills'.
“Do not be silent! Captivity kills”
Photographer insight
Photojournalist Sergei Supinsky used a Nikon Z9 to capture the image with intentional slow shutter speed for emotional impact.
Emotional contrast
The blurred commuters contrast with the woman's stillness, showing daily life continuing while families wait for loved ones.
Color symbolism
The monochromatic blur of gray, white, and black clothing ties with the woman's subject and background for emotional cohesion.
In short
Slow shutter speed in photo shows Ukrainian families' emotional connection to prisoners of war
