I've just joined Fstoppers and am looking forward to connecting, sharing, and interacting here.
My abstract photographic work uses the ICM (intentional camera movement) technique, and I generally prefer to do this in the landscape to create images that reveal the essence of the natural world.
I've focused primarily on abstract ICM work for the past two years, and I've taken multiple tens of thousands of ICM frames to develop my creative vision and style.
These images are a few favorites. I particularly like to shoot sunsets over water (whether that be a river, lake, or ocean) as well as trees and grasses.
The 5th image is an ICM of the January 2019 lunar eclipse. I wanted to create something completely different and unique, and this was one of my favorites of the hundred or so that I took.
Thoughts, comments, and feedback are always welcome.
These are gorgeous. They have the feel of impressionistic watercolors. I have never tried this technique, but I might have to play around with it to see what I can do.
I hope you will enjoy being on Fstoppers. There are loads of talented photographers here - not that I'm one of them, but I'm learning. I am inspired by what I see every time I view the site, including by these posts of yours.
Thank you, Kevin! I appreciate your kind words. I do take ablot of my artistic influences from the Impressionists painters, but also from the abstract Expressionists. 😊
I definitely encourage you to experiment with ICM if it's something that interests you. It's a wonderful way to push your creativity to new boundaries.
We are all still learning...or should be. The moment we stop learning is the moment we stop growing.
And we are all on our own unique journeys, so just keep on doing you and never compare yourself to others. There's more to great art than just talent. Hard work is just as, or perhaps more, important. 😊 Just my two cent pep talked based on the comment you made in your second paragraph. I hope you don't mind.
Hi Stephanie, thanks for posting these. I have toyed with ICM myself in the past, and your beautiful work has inspired me to revisit the technique.
Time to start experimenting again......
So glad you like the images, Alan, and that they inspire you to do some more experimenting with the technique yourself.
The ICM technique has been one of the biggest boosts to my creativity, and it has taught me some very valuable lessons aling the way. 😊
I'll look forward to seeing what you might do with it.
I have no idea about ICM, but these pictures are great!
Thank you so much, Gion-Andri! I appreciate the kind words, and hopefully you'll come to learn and know more about ICM. :) It's my passion work, so that's about all you'll see me post here. :)
Thank you Stephanie. I for sure will. I never heard of ICM before, but it looks like something that is very fun to do. Of course I will inform me about that. I do a lot of unintentional camera moving all the time... ;)
It's an amazing idea, to do something in camera, for what everybody else is using PS. It's very inspiring!
One of the things that really drives me with this work is exactly what you said - "to do something in camera, for what everybody else is using PS"!! :)
So, I appreciate your comment more than you can possibly know! :)
You're welcome! ;)
I agree as well. I try and get as close as possible in camera and then just touch up. That is what makes these images so amazing for me. You used the camera like paint brush. Love it!
Thanks, Ruth! I do often liken what I do to painting...albeit using the camera as a paint brush. :)
When this technique is done correctly, as you do, the pictures are beautiful. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Arthur! I really appreciate your kind thoughts and response to my images. I'm glad they resonate with you in such a way. :)
Welcome Stephanie! You have found a home here. These images are a great new addition to our little collective. We were just talking about ICM last week so if you scroll back you will find a post where we were saying "hmmm this is cool. We should check this out!' And here you are!
The thing that impresses me most about your beautiful work is the color. So well done. The first and second are my favorites.
I look forward to many more!
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PS - the group relies on each of us to participate so please comment on other posts when you can. All constructive feedback is welcome. We are all learning so don't be shy. Questions are welcome too. Just get the most out of our group as you can!
Thank you, Ruth, for the warm welcome and for your thoughts in response to my post! I'm so glad you like the images and the color! I love color, and the ICM technique has been one of the biggest boosts to my creativity in being able to capture color and light, so it is always nice to have that sort of validation that it works for others, as well. :)
I will definitely spend some time participating in the group, and I look forward to the interactions. :)
Have a lovely day!
I've done my share of accidental camera movement, but I haven't toyed around with ICM in many years, haha. It's a lot harder than it looks but you've done a spectacular job creating very painterly images with just enough detail for the viewer to quickly grasp what they are looking at. Stunning work.
I look forward to seeing more!
I really appreciate your kind thoughts and comments, Jordan! Thank you so much! :)
Yes, ICM is definitely much more difficult than I think most people realize. It is about more than just a bit of 'camera shake' and, for me at least, there is a definite thought process and intent behind it. :)
I'm so glad the images have such an impact on you! :)