I have toyed with ICM in the past but have been inspired to learn more after discovering such great works.
I definitely need to hone the technique and discover what works for me but here are what I feel are some fairly successful attempts.
As always, I'd love to know what others feel - do you like any/all, do any particularly resonate with you?
I don't feel that ICM (or abstract images in general) are for everyone (feel free to let me know if you don't like any/all) but I do feel they open up a whole new world of creative options.
For those that might be interested entries can be found on my blog as I push myself to improve my ICM skills;
I think You got a camera shake problem
If you are not kidding look up ICM...
I believe El Pic is simply lost for words....no problem, ICM is not for everyone.
I really like 2, 3 & 4 but for different reasons. They would work well as themed abstract art in any setting. Look forward to the next set.
Thanks for the response Mike.
For God's sake, get a tripod, Alan! ;-)
Thanks for your helpful technical advice Chris.I'll be sure to take it our of the car next time... :-) I suspected that this may bot be your cup of tea, but it is good to get out and learn a new skillset.
My favorite is 3. I like this cartoon-ish style.
2nd. In order: 3, 4, 2, 1.
1 is really not my cup of tea ( coffee ;-) ).
Thanks Ian. I personally like #1 but it's good to hear how others feel.
I think it is the same problem with 1, like my try with the bridge. Probably it should be more blurry.
Thanks for the input
Personnaly, i do like the seascape with ICM. Not sure about the cropping. However, parallel lines (sands, waves and clouds) produce a fine rythm inti the image.
Thanks David. By 'cropping' can I take it that you'd crop off the sand at the bottom (as the angle disrupts the parallel lines)? I did consider this but was unsure whether breaking the rhythm you talk about a good or bad thing
I was thinking about such a frame or....
...something more vertical to induce a sort of disrupting effect with the horizontal lines ordering your composition.
Your image is cut half sans and half the sky. My first proposition is a 5x4 with only a third for the sky giving less the sensation of emptyness on the upper left corner. My second proposition is a free cropping, always with a third for the sky.
Thanks David, I think both suggestions offer interesting and improved crops.
I'll have to revisit and re-valuate the crop.
I was once told about the uncanny valley, when we see something we can almost make real but not quite then it makes us uneasy - this is my feeling on one. The others are abstract enough not to lead me to try and make a less blurred version in my head.
Thanks Mike, that is the type of (great) feedback I am looking for. Image #1 is actually folks walking on a beach. The two closest figures are two ladies.
My intent was to challenge the viewer into making sense of the image, but it is difficult to judge what the viewer sees as they do not have the original experience to influence. To me it is quite obvious upon taking a closer look, I'd be interested to find out that like you others either struggle to compute or feel uneasy doing so.
It's all a learning experience.