Your eyes are not blurry.
These are intentionally taken while moving the camera.
I feel a bit odd trying to do this type of photography. I've seen some absolutely beautiful ICM abstract photos.
I'm still one of those that is on the fence with this method. I've also learned that trying to do it on a bright snowy day is really not the way to start.
This is obviously the outhouse. I moved the camera forward when pressing the shutter on a 1/2 second shot.
So it ended up looking like a double exposure.
It isn't something I will put on the wall.
I consider this as play and experimental photography.
This shot was done by simply moving
the zoom lens as I hit the shutter button.
It doesn't hurt my brain to look at this one.
It was my first experimental shot I did of the day.
It is actually nicer than the others.
Really beautiful ICM takes a LOT of practice and generally
shooting when there is quite a bit of contrast along
shooting when there is quite a bit of contrast along
with color.
Of course winter is not the best time to
try to make ICM fine art. But it
is fun to practice.
Here is a sample of an image that really defines the beauty of ICM.
A flower by:
KarenWallerphotography
KarenWallerphotography
It looks like a stunning painting and something I'd hang on my wall for its soothing effect.
Obviously none of my shots have reached this caliber!
This summer, I did do a few shots with ICM and absolutely you do need brilliant color to do this with any good results.
I did this shot in September and it is the only one so far that I really like.
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So without further ado, I went back to something I know when I defrosted myself after my hike.
Some high key work. I put a white sheet over a kitchen chair and arranged some dried flowers to photo their textures.
When the outdoors suck, I can always do Still Life.
I thought I'd work with my Lensbaby and the Teddy Bears. I really enjoy working with that lens as it makes you slooooowwwww way down and really work at getting the exposure and area of focus just right.
The ICM tutorials make everything look so easy. I have so much to learn!
I will try some more practicing to figure out what movements might look good. I wonder if I set up my dried flowers and did an ICM with Still Life?
Ahhh, you will have to wait to see what I may do next!
Otherwise. Have a good day and stay warm.
25 comments:
Practice makes perfect in all things they say!
You do such interesting photography! I would title the first one "Outhouse in Earthquake," LOL.
I have played with those techniques a little, but they require a vision that I don’t possess. My friend, NIck, is quite an artist with the camera. Now that I am using a phone, the tricks are hard to do.
John, apparently the have iphones that will do this with long exposures and settings I guess. I'm not sure I'll ever get very good at this, but it sure is fun to try.
If I don't practice and explore, I'll never know. Thanks, this is not really for many people. I keep trying. I think I would like the photos blended together like I did this summer.
Debra, that is hilarious. My husband would have said someone 'farted' to do that! LOL, thanks for that, I am laughing this morning at your comment!
David, it sure does. I may never get good at this but it is an interesting experiment.
Perhaps it's my dark mood but I really like the trees. I would hang that my wall. You are talking a foreign language but I like the results of whatever technique this is.
I am an expert at out of focus. But not on purpose. I love Rich's comment.
Nice photography that keeps you off the street and out of trouble. The outhouse is the way I feel sometimes when trying to get to one. Linda in Kansas
Merry, that is funny! You could be a budding abstract artist!
Well, we have no streets here, I but it does keep me off the gravel road right now! ;)
Sandra,
I really like the moody ones too. I am planning a hike through a very moody forest this week so I hope to get something very moody.
It isn't all Sunshine, Rainbows, and Unicorn Farts in life is it?
I remember when we were all doing the Sunday Stills challenge, this was one of them. I think I did the horses galloping and it turned out ok. Not spectacular like that flower though!
Good work! I think I'm too shaky for this. I'd rather look at your photos!
What a fun way to learn through play!
Interesting concept! I have always deleted the out of focus photos!
FS, the concept is to come up with something abstract, surreal, or fine art-ish. I may as well explore it.
Jenn, shaky works for this trick as you can wiggle the camera too. Most of the time I just make a mess but it is fun to experiment.
Shirley, I sort of miss those still challenges.
Ivy, have tried many things this is one I keep coming back to once in a while. The hardest one I have every tried ... and will try again, is the Pep Ventosa method.
It is just plain crazy but fun to try...and make a huge mess out of also.
It sure isn’t!
Looks like you mastered intentional camera movement to me.
I recall using the concept with light painting, for one of my valentine card pics. Also occasionally just for fun. Back in the day when I was more into experimenting with techniques.
I just came across my SS photo files. It made me miss Sunday Stills! The pics certainly were not winners, but it made me think out of the box. I did not realize you participated in SS. It had a big following. Makes sense that you would.
Blurred movement added to street photography is pretty cool.
Aurora, I've seen wonderful street photography done in this manner. I really have never been comfortable taking street photos. Wanted to, but never could do it.
Yes, ICM can include light painting too. I've seen some crazy stuff when looking at ICM. Some is neat and makes you scratch your head.
There are people who put their cameras on a long exposure and toss the cameras in the air! Hmmm.
I think I may always be looking for experimental stuff.
I don't shoot street photography either. It crosses a line that I am not comfortable with. Altho I love the b/w real slices of reality it offers.
Aurora you are right discomfort in shooting strangers hangs out with me. I've only 'shot' strangers twice in my life. There is a street photographer on Flickr that I do follow in NY City. His slice of street life is so interesting!
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