Michael Hrankowski
About the Image(s)
Sony a7cR with Sony 24-105 G OSS @ 105mm; 1/15 sec f/4.5 ISO 100
Image made from the Montparnasse Tower in Paris using ICM and processed and converted to monochrome in Lightroom Classic.
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13 comments posted
Joan Field
Michael,
I've tried for well over an hour to send you a message with a file attached, but it has failed every tine. I get this strange message with the big number 403 attached. So I will just describe it. I love that you used the ICM to produce this shot. At first I thought it was the Eiffle tower, bu read your description. I have two suggestions. One is the slightly straighten it as it looks like it's leaning a little to the right to me. The second is to get rid of the two bright rectangles below. You could either darken the considerably or you cold crop then out and stretch the city scape part using the Transform tool and adding canvas at the top to give you room .
Great thinking, in any case/.   Posted: 10/05/2024 23:44:29
I've tried for well over an hour to send you a message with a file attached, but it has failed every tine. I get this strange message with the big number 403 attached. So I will just describe it. I love that you used the ICM to produce this shot. At first I thought it was the Eiffle tower, bu read your description. I have two suggestions. One is the slightly straighten it as it looks like it's leaning a little to the right to me. The second is to get rid of the two bright rectangles below. You could either darken the considerably or you cold crop then out and stretch the city scape part using the Transform tool and adding canvas at the top to give you room .
Great thinking, in any case/.   Posted: 10/05/2024 23:44:29
Michael Hrankowski
Joan, thank you for your comments. Much appreciated! Yes, the main element IS the Eiffel Tower as viewed from the viewing platform at the top of the Montparnasse tower on the other side of town. Valid observation about the white squares - there are two large, white buildings in front of the Eiffel Tower. Regarding straightening the image… if you notice, the Tower is perfectly perpendicular in the frame. What's throwing your eye off may be the slanted light streaks which were a result of not being able to to use a tripod for the vertical camera movement (they're not allowed). Unfortunately, the 105mm lens magnified the slight angular movement as I attempted to pan vertically by hand. I like to experiment….but my experiments don't always work out as envisioned. Such is art…..   Posted: 10/06/2024 06:07:28
Mary Ann Carrasco
Michael,
This is an interesting rendition of this Parisian scene. I find the slant of the buildings other than the Eiffel Tower to distract me but I do appreciate the artistic feel of the image. I have done a bit of ICM and it can be difficult and frustrating! But, I agree that it is fun to try different techniques! Interesting and fun image.   Posted: 10/16/2024 23:07:13
This is an interesting rendition of this Parisian scene. I find the slant of the buildings other than the Eiffel Tower to distract me but I do appreciate the artistic feel of the image. I have done a bit of ICM and it can be difficult and frustrating! But, I agree that it is fun to try different techniques! Interesting and fun image.   Posted: 10/16/2024 23:07:13
Michael Hrankowski
Thanks Mary Ann. I do agree that it isn't a "perfect" ICM image. I'm finding that some ICM can be done by hand-holding the camera, but other subjects pose challenges. This subject would have been better had I had a tripod with a tilt/pan head so as to get all the lines vertical. Sadly, I had neither (tripods aren't allowed on the viewing platform). My intent for the image was to show the Eiffel Tower and Cityscape differently from the norm, and in that regard, I think I succeeded. I'll keep practicing with ICM.   Posted: 10/17/2024 16:03:03
Ruth Sprain
Michael, I appreciate how the ICM has given a unique view of the Eiffel Towel with the skyline behind. For me, the Eiffel Tower is recognizable and is distinct from the other buildings. I find the bottom white blocks of light to be distracting. They could either be cropped out or darkened if you wanted the focus to be more on the Eiffel Tower. Kudos for trying something different with a recognizable architectural structure.   Posted: 10/17/2024 20:54:24
Michael Hrankowski
Thanks for the comments, Ruth. Regarding the white blocks: Had this been a standard snapshot of the Tower, a viewer would have seen white buildings at the base. It's part of the scene. I decided to leave them as captured. Rationale: The eye goes first to the bright area but the white lines above lead the eye up and to the tower and skyline. Artistic choice.   Posted: 10/21/2024 17:14:19
Ruth Sprain
Michael, the photographer's artistic choice is key. I appreciate your explanation.   Posted: 10/22/2024 01:11:52
Robert Coleman
Michael. Nice job creating an abstract view of the Eiffel Tower using ICM and conversion to BW adds to the effect.   Posted: 10/17/2024 22:13:41
Michael Hrankowski
Thanks Robert. Glad you like it   Posted: 10/21/2024 17:14:40
Andres Valdespino
Michael, I have never tried ICM, but find this an intriguing introduction. Given the abstract nature of it, I am not bothered by the white blocks. I think it worked well.   Posted: 10/19/2024 20:48:48
Michael Hrankowski
Thank you, Andres. Regarding the "white blocks", please see my response to Ruth.   Posted: 10/21/2024 17:15:28
Kieu-Hanh Vu
Hi Michael,
Nice try for the ICM technique! The Eiffel tower can be recognizable by the shape but there are two dark areas on both sides and the bright spots on the foreground that draws the viewer's eyes there.
I'd suggest you experimenting with different speed (probably a higher speed than 1/15 sec) could give more impact to the image.   Posted: 10/20/2024 20:37:37
Nice try for the ICM technique! The Eiffel tower can be recognizable by the shape but there are two dark areas on both sides and the bright spots on the foreground that draws the viewer's eyes there.
I'd suggest you experimenting with different speed (probably a higher speed than 1/15 sec) could give more impact to the image.   Posted: 10/20/2024 20:37:37
Michael Hrankowski
Thank you for your comments, Kieu-Hanh. Please see my response to Ruth. Additionally,as an abstract, this should be viewed in its Gestalt, allowing the eye to wander through the scene to (hopefully) appreciate all the tonal variations - dark and bright. Agreed, however, that ICM can be tricky and it certainly warrants additional experimentation on my part. I have some of those experiments from later in my trip that I hope to share with y'all at a later date.   Posted: 10/21/2024 17:21:47