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.
walk between the trees
When you share your post, please link it to Ann’s post and use the Lens-Artist tag. In the meantime have fun learning and experimenting with ICM.
waves
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.
Explore – that is the key to this topic in my opinion. It’s fun, believe me, it can be fun. I am not in my element in this type of photography, it is a challenge to me as well. Sometimes we need to explore and expand to create something new. I am looking forward to see the inspiration you can give me for my future abstract photos.
Abstract photography breaks the normal rules of realism. It turns everyday scenes, objects, or textures into visual poetry, inviting viewers to see beyond the surface. It plays with light and shadow, blurring reality and using vibrant colors. Abstract images evoke emotions, spark curiosity, and challenge our perception. It is a genre of photography that focuses on the shapes, colors, textures, and patterns of the subject, rather than its literal representation.
Start with finding a new vantage point and look for interesting shapes and lines in your surroundings.
Get in close to your subject and capture the details that are usually overlooked.
Shoot from above and create abstract patterns from the landscape or the cityscape. Use architecture as your subject and look for geometric shapes, curves, patterns, and contrasts. You can also use perspective, framing, or cropping to create abstract compositions.
Use water, glass, or metal surfaces to create abstract images. You can also distort or manipulate the reflections by using ripples, bubbles, or angles.
Golden moment
Wait for the light to create interesting shadow patterns and use them to enhance your composition. Try a creative technique (such as intentional camera movement) and experiment with different shutter speeds, apertures, and focal lengths to create motion blur, zoom blur, or tilt-shift effects. Use a source of light and paint with light in a dark environment. You can also move your camera while shooting a stable source of light to create light trails.
Create bokeh by using a wide aperture and focusing on a point close to your lens. You can also use a filter or a cut-out shape to create custom bokeh shapes.
Use smoke or dye in water to create elegant and dynamic forms. You can also add some lighting or color effects to enhance the mood.
Use high-speed water drops as your subject and capture the moment when they collide, splash, or bounce. You can also use different liquids, colors, or backgrounds to create variety.
A bit of mystery
I hope these ideas inspire you to create some amazing abstract photos.
Abstract Lens
In shimmering silver, warm sepia, and radiant gold, the lens captures enchanting tales. A silent storyteller behind the glass unveils secrets of the past and present. The dancing light illuminates people. Within the interplay of shadows and light, stories are intricately woven. Each click captures frozen whispers, rhythm, and rhyme, echoing the passage of time.
A moment’s pause, a breath of grace – within frames, life’s exquisite beauty finds its rightful place. Images speak volumes beyond words, offering unique narratives for the discerning eye. Preserver of memories, guardian of time, capturing eternal glimpses of fleeting days.
Last week Donna’s wonderful post invited us to go all rocky, and what beautiful places we got to visit. Next week Egídio is hosting, I am sure his theme and beautiful photography will once again give us wonderful inspiration.
Until then, keep smiling ☺
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It is cold and did not feel like going out, so what did I do instead, I took photos of my dress jewelry that is hanging conveniently on my lamp next to my desk.
This image was the only more abstract version, as the focus is on a lamp detail. I am sharing with you the original and three processing versions of it. Is this abstract photo art or not and what do you feel is the best version ?
Jewelry – enhanced blues and reds
Jewelry -Blues and aqua enhanced
Jewelry -Black and white with touch of red and blue
Las but not least the original one. The header is an added plus 🙂
Jewelry -Original
XingfuMamas One-to-Three Photo Processing Challenge: December 2023
“Abstract art is uniquely modern. It is a fundamentally romantic response to modern life – rebellious, individualistic, unconventional, sensitive, irritable.” – Robert Motherwell
“You can`t look at abstract art without thinking.” – Patricia Cole
“The longer you look at an object, the more abstract it becomes, and, ironically, the more real.” – Lucian Freud
“Abstract pictures are fictive models, because they make visible a reality that we can neither see nor describe, but whose existence we can postulate.” – Gerhard Richter
“Even abstract shapes must have a likeness.” – Willem de Kooning
It’s time to put on your creative in hats 👩🎨 and take some Abstract images. Photography that makes use of patterns, textures, blur and often enough indistinct shapes – all to convey emotions or to share a narrative.
I did have fun with this one, you will unwillingly be subjected to several posts from my attempt to capture abstract, I shot around 170 frames and trying to find something different or more odd was difficult as I was drawn to certain look and tried to avoid the obvious
Think about focusing on colors and shapes, rather than concentrating on getting technical details like focus and depth of field. There’s absolutely NO right and wrong – it’s all subjective and open to what you – the photographer – wants their viewer to feel.Abstract photography is all about form, color and texture coupled with uncommon viewing angles. Get low, look at the undersides of things, go in close to grab some texture, use bubbles and liquid drops to make random patterns of light and color. Experiment and feel free to mix genres and techniques to create some absolutely amazing shots.
Look at playing around with blur, movement or something that looks different from what you’re trying to portray – yeah, that’s a tough nut to crack but if your viewer can turn to you and ask – “Wow! Great shot… what is it?” – yep, you’ve hit the brief.
Here is a bit of my abstract shots, can you guess what I have been photographing? What do you think, too red? Photographing raw you can bring all kinds of colors out… I don’t know about you, but I had fun taking and editing these.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 