Gabriele Dellanave, PPSA, BPSA
August 2022 - Experimenting ICM
About the Image(s)
Art, I'm not trying to compete with, I can't compete with the Master, but after reading story, about this technique, in a Photo Magazine I had to try. I admit I could not resist. So this morning I grabbed my camera and tried. You Shutterbugs of DD #38 hold the response. And of course you too Art that are the inspiration. xi used my Lumix G9 camera fitted with a 14-42mm lens, at 16mm. Exposure time 1/6; f/ number f5; ISO 100. Post processing Ps/LrC. Final sparkles applied with Nik Color Efex 4 Pro Contrast. That's all.
4 comments posted
I think an important aspect of any image, regardless of style, is that it captures the viewer's eye. I am not yet a mature fan of ICM but this image is an eye catcher. It has complimenting color. It has all the design elements I think an abstract needs to be successful. To my eye it appears the lavender blossoms are being sucked into a green swirling vortex. From what I've seen and studied about ICM, in my opinion you hit a home run with this one. Very nice. Posted: 08/03/2022 10:41:40
Thank you Kurt. It is a little difficult technique, at least at the beginning. I think the subject takes most of the attention and the flowers are a good subject, more than anything else. But I need to practice more and do more, again with different subjects. Posted: 08/03/2022 10:57:47
I am pleased that I was your inspiration to try ICM. I like the color palliate and Zoom effect. It does take a bit of work but agree with Kurtis that you hit a home run. My only suggestions are to add a vignette and curves adjustment. Posted: 08/04/2022 22:15:50
Gabriele, you did wonderful with this attempt. The greens and purples with dashes of yellow is all very pleasing. Art adding the vignette brings my eye right to the center. I will be looking up just how this is done to understand more.
Very nicely done Gabriele.
Posted: 08/13/2022 18:41:42
Very nicely done Gabriele.
Posted: 08/13/2022 18:41:42