ICM Again

Some more of my explorations with this technique. I currently have three previously posted images - Dawn Chant, Night Chant, and Blue Arc #2 in a show at the local community college. One thing that has come from the process of matting and framing the prints is that these need to be larger. It is sometimes hard to judge what the ideal size is for a image, but going through the process sure makes it clear.

Garlic Swing

Ancient Seas #2

Garlic Stalks

Shapeshifter #8

Reaching for It

ICM 6

And again

No Sabi #2

Modest Launch

Night's Escape

Ready Spaghetti

ICM5

Color Field #7

Shapeshifter #6

Color Field #6

ICM4

 Here are some more images from my exploration of intentional camera movement or ICM.

Daybreak

Blue Launch

Small Orbit

ICM3 - Painting with Light

Have been really excited about the results using this technique. A long time ago I was a painter and had a great appreciation for abstract expressionism. In many respects these images have more to do with painting than photography, and are bringing me full circle. Because I am using a digital camera, pinhole lens and slow shutter speeds; I have control and quick feedback along with with serendipitous event. Kurt

Color Field #5

Dawn Chant

Night Chant

ICM2

Some more images using the ICM technique. All are shot using a Skink retro pinhole lens mounted on my Olympus E-P2 camera. In bright sunlight the shutter speeds are just a little too fast so I have had to work in the shade or on cloudy days. However I just ordered a variable ND filter and that should resolve the problem and give me longer exposure times. If you are interested, 8x8 color laser prints are available for $10 + shipping. Contact me at: norlinl1@hotmail.comKurt

Yellow Wind

Shape Shifter #4

Shape Shifter #3

Strike

White Torque

ICM or what I do when blocked

Some times I just get blocked and have a hard time getting the creative juices flowing. When that occurs, I often do something total different from my usual photo efforts. These are some ICM (intentional camera movement) images I shot using a pinhole body cap on my digital camera. There is always a lot of failure when you do this, but it is amazing when things work. In a way it is like like back in the day when we made color photograms on paper, but with out the expense . Kurt

Blue Arc #2

Heading Home #2

Field Burn #5

Night Moves #6