Panning/blurrred motion

[Stilltime]

This is an older photo, but in trying to recreate it I failed misserably. It was a total fluke. One thing I'd like to do is keep the blurred background and have the subject a bit sharper and less blurred.

I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions.

f/29
1/40s
iso - 320
42 mm
shutter priority

 

[Samanax]

A Beginners Guide to Capturing Motion in Your Photography