August challenge - Abstract (IMPRINTS in ICM)

UPDATE 8/25
Just as an FYI - thinking about this has inspired me to add a more detailed blog post on my site. Check it out if interested;

https://www.alanbrownphotography.com/blog/the-power-of-imprint
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I have mentioned the use of 'IMPRINTS' in earlier posts regarding ICM. This is a technique I use constantly, and I feel offers so much in the way an image turns out.

For clarity, 'imprint' is a word I use to help describe the process, this is not a technical term that is used widespread (if you find something similar let me know..).

Imprinting for me is a method where after the shutter is opened the camera is held steady to allow the character of the scene in front of the lens to be captured, with camera movement during exposure adding a further layer to the composition.

Imprinting can be done at any time during the exposure (easier at the beginning), and can be performed multiple times as the shutter is opened.

Images 1, 2 & 3 show examples of the process. In both the camera was still briefly as the shutter opened, with the camera then moving throughout the remainder of the exposure to create a more subtle effect.

Images 4, 5, & 6 exhibit images where the camera was held steady at 2 points within a long exposure, with the camera moving between these times. It may be evident that there are more than one representation of the key elements.

Images 7 & 8 demonstrate the effect of taking multiple imprints during an exposure (on iPhone), in this case rotating the camera and stopping at various points to catch slight imprints.

Image 9 is one of my favorites and shows what surprises might be discovered when experimenting with this process.
I had no idea the sailboat was in the frame at the time and cannot explain the result other than to say that the scene was imprinted at the beginning of the exposure to capture the character of the vista prior to camera movement.

I am presenting these just so others might get ideas and in the hope I inspire members to at least give it a try. Expect MANY failures (as I continue to do....), but also enjoy what is a fun process.