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Alan Brown

More extreme ICM examples

These are examples of more extreme ICM. I was focused on the rays of sun highlighting areas of distant mountains across the lake. All images are taken with a long lens (200mm on a cropped sensor), with exposures in the range of 0.8 to 2 seconds (using a 6-stop ND filter).

Motion followed the contours of the mountains to create 'flow'.

This 'essence' type work really appeals to me at the moment, and I certainly understand if this does not fit everyone's taste (a bit like liver & onions really....).

All sincere feedback encouraged and appreciated.

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Ian Fraser

very nice feel to these. I especially love the second image. the way the colors blend to the highlights creates a nice impression without giving too much form.

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Alan Brown Ian Fraser

Thanks Ian, I really appreciate the feedback.

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Ruth Carll

Very interesting Alan. I love the feeling of these. They are so peaceful. The colors are lovely.

Were these a fairly straight aide side swipe? Could you describe your movement here?

Super Nice Alan!

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Alan Brown Ruth Carll

Thanks Ruth. I tend to follow key forms when moving the camera, in this case the contours of the mountains.

As you can imagine it is a bit 'hit or miss' once the shutter is released (as you can no longer see), but a long exposure coupled with an amount of visualization makes it a little easier. Plus of course you have to make NUMEROUS attempts to get it right.

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Ruth Carll Alan Brown

Numerous attempts is th key word for me too! 🤪

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Sandra McCabe

These are beautiful Alan .. they feel so dreamy and restful. I love the third one with the darker definition.

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Alan Brown Sandra McCabe

Thanks Sandra!

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Hunter Chan

I like the third one the best! And plus, I would like to see these in B&W for a different style :D

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Alan Brown Hunter Chan

Good idea Hunter, although with such minimal contrast I think the pop of color may be needed.
I'll have to give it a try/

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Bruce Grant

All great but I'm more drawn to the 1st and 2nd because of the lighter tones. Excellent work as always.

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Alan Brown Bruce Grant

Thanks for the endorsement Bruce - much appreciated.

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mikeo

Not extreme at all for my tastes as it creates an ethereal mood which i enjoy tremendously... i could stare at these for hours and still find something new to appreciate.
Regards,
Mike

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Alan Brown mikeo

Thanks for your generous feedback Mike.

This type of work may not appeal to the masses (I have always been drawn to it myself) so it is great to hear such positivity from the group.

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