Beginner Having a go at ICM

[Orangecroc]

As I wasn't physically able to carry my camera round with me while I was in London yesterday, I thought I would try something different from the hotel window as I was on the top floor.
London Lights ICM (1)_DxO by Ben Gray, on Flickr
London Lights ICM (2)_DxO by Ben Gray, on Flickr
London Lights ICM (3)_DxO by Ben Gray, on Flickr
London Lights ICM (4)_DxO by Ben Gray, on Flickr
London Lights ICM (5)_DxO by Ben Gray, on Flickr
London Lights ICM (6)_DxO by Ben Gray, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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I love that… simple and very graphic!

 

[Orangecroc]

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I love that… simple and very graphic!

Thank you. Holding the camera still was still a struggle late in the evening and there were so many different colours in the lights I thought this would be the best way to make something from them.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

there were so many different colours in the lights

You should explore that further… you never know!

 

[sirch]

Good effort, #2 and #4 for me, although I would clone out the white block at the bottom of #4

 

[Orangecroc]

Good effort, #2 and #4 for me, although I would clone out the white block at the bottom of #4

2 was my favourite as well, it feels like the light is falling down the frame. I might crop 4 in from the bottom left to cut the white block and some of the less interesting area on the far left.

 

[ancient_mariner]

3, 4 and 6 for me. Nice work.

 

[Graham]

No 4 is the best imo as it has shapes in it that are recognisable.
And a very nice 1st try.

 

[Orangecroc]

Thanks guys, appreciate the positive comments. It's definitely a fun technique to try out and works really well with city lights.

 

[Mezza]

I like the effect but what does ICM stand for ?

 

[Orangecroc]

I like the effect but what does ICM stand for ?

Intentional camera movement
Edited.

 

[Mezza]

Thanks, Orangecroc

 

[Graham]

International camera movement

Thanks, Orangecroc

I think it actually intentional camera movement [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]
But whatever floats your boat. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[Orangecroc]

I think it actually intentional camera movement [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]
But whatever floats your boat. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

Haha, bloody auto correct.

 

[J Veitch]

I have to say I really like number 4, just enough subject to know what it is, but abstract enough to make a great image. I could easily see that as something hanging on the wall. I should also say the others are good, and as has been said before very graphic. *adds something else to the list of things to try

 

[Graham]

Haha, bloody auto correct.

True, ducking auto correct strikes again lol