ICM - First Try
May 4, 2023 15:39:27 #
Taking some of Erich's tips, I tried ICM. I would like to get smoother less definitive lines and a little more ethereal so will continue to practice. Comments and suggestions always welcome. Bev
May 4, 2023 18:17:32 #
What I like most about this is the amount of empty space around the trees. That's a bit different from many I've seen (and attempted). I also like the difference in trunk sizes and the soft neutral colors. IMO it's an engaging work!
May 4, 2023 18:45:49 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
What I like most about this is the amount of empty space around the trees. That's a bit different from many I've seen (and attempted). I also like the difference in trunk sizes and the soft neutral colors. IMO it's an engaging work!
Thanks Linda, appreciate your thoughtful comments. They're always welcome. Bev
May 5, 2023 07:01:15 #
May 5, 2023 07:18:13 #
You’ve started with an ideal subject and it looks good to me. You will find it addictive for sure, so I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes you.
May 5, 2023 07:39:28 #
May 5, 2023 10:35:57 #
NikonGal wrote:
....I would like to get smoother less definitive lines and a little more ethereal ....
This looks like the sort of situation where you might want to be deliberately OOF, and not just a little bit.
May 5, 2023 13:19:18 #
dpullum wrote:
I agree with Linda... I would add, it is dream-like.
Thank you very much for checking it out and your comments.
May 5, 2023 13:22:19 #
magnetoman wrote:
You’ve started with an ideal subject and it looks good to me. You will find it addictive for sure, so I’m looking forward to seeing where it takes you.
I can see where ICM could get very addictive. Thanks for your comments.
May 5, 2023 13:22:51 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Very nicely done!
Thanks Bill, appreciate you checking it out.
May 5, 2023 13:23:51 #
R.G. wrote:
This looks like the sort of situation where you might want to be deliberately OOF, and not just a little bit.
I think you are right, I want it more out of focus and softer lines. Thanks for your comments.
May 6, 2023 09:39:54 #
NikonGal wrote:
Taking some of Erich's tips, I tried ICM. I would like to get smoother less definitive lines and a little more ethereal so will continue to practice. Comments and suggestions always welcome. Bev
You got just the right amount of blur so that there is still texture in the bark. I also like the space between trees. I like this one.
Some people I have shown my photos to commented that the bottoms of the trees look cut off. That seems to be with your image as well. To counter that, I start my pan well below the trunks of the trees (depending on the shutter speed) and then trip the shutter just before the trunks of the trees so that I get a bit of the ground. Experimentation is the name of the game here. Looks good to me.
Erich
May 6, 2023 11:36:23 #
ebrunner wrote:
You got just the right amount of blur so that ther... (show quote)
Thank you Erich, appreciate your comments and tip. I'd completely forgotten about the ground. Must have been concentrating on the movement of my camera and forgot other things. I'll remember the ground next time. Bev
May 6, 2023 12:29:27 #
NikonGal wrote:
Thank you Erich, appreciate your comments and tip. I'd completely forgotten about the ground. Must have been concentrating on the movement of my camera and forgot other things. I'll remember the ground next time. Bev
I'm excited to see what you come up with. As was mentioned above.....it is addicting.
Erich
Aug 15, 2023 15:59:38 #
NikonGal wrote:
Taking some of Erich's tips, I tried ICM. I would like to get smoother less definitive lines and a little more ethereal so will continue to practice. Comments and suggestions always welcome. Bev
I like it .. Elements of the image are complimentary to each other and gives it a dreamy feel.
Sid
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