  Recent advances in observational techniques and theoretical modelling of
galaxy kinematics allow us to use more than just optical morphology to discern
the structure and dynamics of galaxies. Here, we show for three barred galaxies
(UGC 10205, NGC 6221 and NGC4340) that both kinematics and photometry are
necessary to fully understand the properties of these galaxies. Kinematic and
spectrophotometric data enable us to detect structures such as bars and gas
shocks that are not directly visible in the images; conversely, imaging can be
crucial for understanding the kinematic and dynamical behavior of a galaxy.
