Posted on 5/16/2022 1:47:56 PM
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ICM (intentional camera movement) is pretty much what it sounds like: moving the camera with the intent of making a unique image. To me, this type of photography brings out the expressionist painter in all of us; instead of taking pictures with our camera we are now painting with it. This was taken on an afternoon at a small pond:
Just an impression of the scene that day.
I've been having fun trying out this camera technique. The primary need for a motion-blurred image is a long shutter speed. Not the quick click you hear when you take a photo on your phone. But a way to keep the shutter open for at least for a half second up to maybe a second. Doesn't sound like long, does it? But in the world of photography it is a lifetime. I'll do away with the technical info, it's pretty boring.
The best part of using this technique is the artistic surprises. Different types of movements include panning (moving back and forth or up and down), zooming (using a zoom lens and moving it in and out), and rotating (twirling the camera). Or any combination of the three. Until I get home I just don't know what I'm going to get. This one was taken using the panning motion at a botanical garden; beautiful red tulips:
And here is a twirling technique:
It's so much fun when you can take the camera out and not worry about sharpness! Many ask if they are painting. Well, sort of...
