I arrived at the beach a little later than anticipated so things were a bit darker than expected. Add to that the effect of ICM and what you see is what we got - sort of. Those with good memories (counts me out) will recognise the lovely Becky from previous posts. She's enjoying a late evening paddle. The next ICM talk I shall watch is 'Water' and I'm hoping sea will be included, which might help a bit, can't guarantee it though. I have seen another tutor's sea efforts that were quite encouraging but just as hit and miss as the 'Trees' episode. Your critique will be appreciated if you feel inclined.
A highly engaging image, Dave. The layers of dark and light, and the position of the moon as counterpoint of interest to our lady... all are wonderful!
Technical: her shadow on the water seems a little too sharply defined. Can you talk about the halo around her head?
I looked a little for ICM in Erich's history, but I think I'm remembering slow shutter speed ocean waves.
Longshadow wrote:
Interesting!
Pleased you find it so Longshadow!
I have enjoyed your adventures in ICM, David.
Linda From Maine wrote:
A highly engaging image, Dave. The layers of dark and light, and the position of the moon as counterpoint of interest to our lady... all are wonderful!
Technical: her shadow on the water seems a little too sharply defined. Can you talk about the halo around her head?
I looked a little for ICM in Erich's history, but I think I'm remembering slow shutter speed ocean waves.
I fiddled with the shadow quite a bit before settling for it as is, but that’s not to say I think it’s right, I’ve no idea what it would look like really. She’s a little backlit from the sun that’s setting off-set, stage right. Plus she has stepped a bit briskly toward the shore, creating some ICM! Thought you would have realised that Linda!
I messaged Erich a couple of times regarding the series of talks on ICM but didn’t get a response. I think he fits UHH into a rather busy life teaching, camping, walking, developing b&w film and searching for nice bits of antique camera equipment - I don’t know how he finds time to take photos - or watch tuts!
UTMike wrote:
I have enjoyed your adventures in ICM, David.
Kind of you to say so Mike - do I detect a missing continuation - ‘but we’ve had enough now’? Can’t say I’d blame you!😃
magnetoman wrote:
The next ICM talk I shall watch is 'Water'….
If you’re interested in watching, Camversation just sent this out..
This webinar will look at beach, sea and wave ICM, as well as rivers, waterfalls (of varying size) reflections and if all you have is a puddle….no excuse you can still have a go! The webinar will cover, the movement options, shutter speed, managing distractions, finding balance and so much more. Loads of images and some videos as examples to help this to be an immersive and valuable webinar, that you can take away lots that you can get started with immediately. Questions will be encouraged, so have those ready!
These talks will be recorded and available for four weeks.
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Click to see the optional eBook (
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magnetoman wrote:
Kind of you to say so Mike - do I detect a missing continuation - ‘but we’ve had enough now’? Can’t say I’d blame you!😃
Not at all, David, I lack the technical ability to provide any hints, I just enjoy.
UTMike wrote:
Not at all, David, I lack the technical ability to provide any hints, I just enjoy.
It’s always good to receive your support Mike, many thanks.
magnetoman wrote:
If you’re interested in watching, Camversation just sent this out..
This webinar will look at beach, sea and wave ICM, as well as rivers, waterfalls (of varying size) reflections and if all you have is a puddle….
Thanks for the info.
You are right about Erich; one of the few on UHH who aren't retired, I think!
Beautiful Dave. All my attempts at ICM look like UnICM
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful Dave. All my attempts at ICM look like UnICM
Longer movement in one direction overcomes that Jack. Lowest ISO you’ve got, smallest aperture, 1/4 to 1/2sec shutter - start movement and press shutter. Move along the axis of the subject - ie upwards for trees, horizontal for seas - or deserts!
magnetoman wrote:
Longer movement in one direction overcomes that Jack. Lowest ISO you’ve got, smallest aperture, 1/4 to 1/2sec shutter - start movement and press shutter. Move along the axis of the subject - ie upwards for trees, horizontal for seas - or deserts!
Thanks Dave, I'll try it again next time I'm out.
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