ICM landscape

[alfbranch]

Here is an ICM landscape shot from last week

Buttermere ICM by Alf Branch, on Flickr

[Luv2shoot]

This appeals to me so much. I see this printed on a GRAND SCALE, matted and framed. GORGEOUS.
What does ICM stand for? (Internal camera manipulation?)

[alfbranch]

Intentional Camera Movement

You do not know what you don't know.

[Ian]

Another ICM technique I have tried is rotating the camera after an initial composition - works well with portraits. At the absolute extreme you can toss the camera in the air on a slow shutter speed - extreme care recommended!

[MJ224]

Not if you have Tough...:-)

[alfbranch]

This appeals to me so much. I see this printed on a GRAND SCALE, matted and framed. GORGEOUS.
What does ICM stand for? (Internal camera manipulation?)

Thanks Lorrel.

[pdk42]

Truly excellent Alf. I like it a lot. ICM can be hard to pull off.

[blackfox]

I presume that’s done with camera on tripod ,long exposure ,then moved left or right ?

[Phill D]

That's a very good example of ICM. Not managed to pull it off very well myself yet.

[alfbranch]

Thanks Phil
Experimentation is the key and don't take on shot keep trying different things changing speed of movement or shutter speed all make a difference.
I have also used Hi res to give a different effect.

[alfbranch]

Truly excellent Alf. I like it a lot. ICM can be hard to pull off.

Thanks Paul

I presume that’s done with camera on tripod ,long exposure ,then moved left or right ?

Jeff
I usually work handheld. Some will work on a tripod but the speed of movement is key based on shutter speed whether it is vertical horizontal or rotation but zooming can work too.
As Ian said there are people who throw the camera in the air whether it is a long exposure or on a timer is up to you.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

I made a bracket for my “tough” camera and rotated it in a drill (hand and electric)…

[alfbranch]

I made a bracket for my “tough” camera and rotated it in a drill (hand and electric)…

Seems a bit over complicated to me!
I am a bit spontaneous with my ICM shots.

[ronidog]

I see this as the photographic equivalent of the impressionist movement in art favoured by Monet , Van Gogh et. . When it works its is really interesting and enjoyable especially when the movement enhances the light properties of the objects in the photograph. Other times it can give you more modern abstact images.

It seems to me that the quality of the final image is a matter of personal taste and and your experieces . Alfs is a good example of an ICM that draws me in with the light and colours giving an impression of a cold mountain scene with a lake surrounded in swirling mist. It would be interesting to hear what others see 😀

[alfbranch]

I see this as the photographic equivalent of the impressionist movement in art favoured by Monet , Van Gogh et. . When it works its is really interesting and enjoyable especially when the movement enhances the light properties of the objects in the photograph. Other times it can give you more modern abstact images.

It seems to me that the quality of the final image is a matter of personal taste and and your experieces . Alfs is a good example of an ICM that draws me in with the light and colours giving an impression of a cold mountain scene with a lake surrounded in swirling mist. It would be interesting to hear what others see 😀

Thanks Ronidog.
I agree it is a form of expressionist art as are other forms I play with to get different results