Exploring methods for producing abstract images has highlighted Intentional Camera Movement or ICM as a very popular method for producing images. Fundamentally the camera is moved during exposure to create an effect on the image. The speed and direction of movement along with subject can create images that are mildly painterly through to highly disrupted images.
This method when not understood can resemble camera shake, or people say that the camera shake was intentional and I feel this results in images which do not do justice to the technique.
The image above is a beach scene and the intentional movement in this image is the camera panning right to left on a long exposure. This is a simple example of the technique. The ICM does include the multiple exposure work as the camera is moved intentionally although not during exposure.
The selection of images above are final works produced using the ICM technique. The images are produced with several different techniques all where the camera is moving.
This project work will continue and be developed over time as it has great potential. I have yet to bring in dusk and dark making use of lighting, which I feel could produce excellent results.
There are many practitioners in this area and casting an eye over the magazine that is dedicated to the process you will be able to see other good works.
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