ICM photography is super cool! It takes us beyond what we see every day and shows a whole new world that often gets missed in regular photos. These are all new photos from the past week, I have tried this before, but I have been a stickler for sharp and focused shots, so I haven’t really experienced it other than accidentally – mostly. These are my results and I am happy with few of them.
Into the woods I go, sideway movement
So, ICM, is all about using a slow shutter speed while moving your camera around on purpose. Instead of capturing everything in a crisp, clear way, this technique lets things blur and create a dreamy vibe. Shapes and colors blend together, making for some really interesting images.
Path many times photographed, this time with a twist.
These shots capture the feel of a scene instead of just what it looks like. The crazy mix of colors and shapes can stir up emotions and thoughts in a way that regular photography just can’t. You can play around with it too—I did some swirling, vertical panning, and horizontal shifts to really make the most out of ICM. But this is a style like every other that need to be practiced. I think I would achieve best results in night photography without a tripod.
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meantime have fun learning and experimenting with ICM.
Last week we all had fun picking images from the past as Sofia had us looking back last week. I enjoyed seeing your wonderful memories. For sure memories are gold.
Next week is my week, and I hope you will join me in a discovery of photographs with emotions. Until then keep smiling.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
Looks like you had lots of fun Ritva. A great gallery of ICM
Amazing pictures 🌺🌺
Thanks
Loved your results Ritva, and that you tried many approaches. The last is my favorite of the set. And lucky you with all those wonderful autumn colors!!
Thanks Tina, the last one was wit a macro lens..
Wonderful post Ritva! I’m glad you had fun. I really liked the three images of the path. You showed that ICM doesn’t have to be totally abstract, but can be dreamy and subtle.
Thanks, that what I was aiming for.
Lovely effects, Ritva 🙂.
Thanks PR
You’ve created some beautiful and dreamy images Ritva!
Thanks Brad
Well, what a great jaunt through ICM, Ritva! Right from the first image you captivated me
I’m not crazy about abstract art, Ritva, and I regard ICM in the same way. I prefer crisp images, or misty, softened ones, but it’s obvious that you’ve enjoyed playing about with this, and I’ve enjoyed seeing what you’ve created.
Thanks Jo, glad you had a moment that was enjoyable 🙂
Beauties, Ritva, especially with the autumnal colors. 👏👏
Thanks John, the colors seem to work well 🙂
Great examples, Ritva. I loved the photos showing light movement diagonally.
Thanks Egídio
I like the effect you created in these – the fall colors work very well for this techique
Thanks, this needed many unusable shots to get these
I like these Ritva, though I have to say my favourite is the header, which I think is also the last one. I like the movement in it, it is like a symphony.
Thanks – symphony of droplets. 🙂
Beautiful. The woods in the autumn turn into nice abstractions with ICM
The colors did help, thanks!
Stunning photography, Ritva. They are all wonderful.
Thanks Sofia
Absolutely wonderful, Ritva! All of them! A walk between the trees is just heavenly and the berries are the same. All your forest shots are dreamy and beautiful. You manage and excel in everything you try!
Fabulous gallery, Ritva. You’re clearly a pro at this! The raindrops on the leaves is stunning…among many others!
Great photos, great colors. Great movement!