It is time for our monthly ICM photo challenge (ICMPC). This time, I decided that I would go for a camera rotation instead of a horizontal or vertical camera movement. I also chose to use a macro approach. That should explain why the Morning Glory flower in our garden does not show a lot of movement. I was very close to it. With a shutter speed of 1/10 seconds, I captured a lot of movement in the background, creating a tunnel effect. I tried the same with other flowers, but the results were less pleasing. If you want to see the flower without ICM, here it is.
The fifth entry for Kathleen’s ICM photo challenge is out now. You should check out her post and other responses she has received for this month’s challenge. I hope you will consider joining these challenges. Besides having fun with unpredictable results, you always learn a new trick here and there.
Remember John Ruskin’s wise words: “Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.” All you need to do is have your camera to capture that beauty and share it with us. Enjoy your world!
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Kathleen Jennette
The effect you have for the flower made it look as if it was disappearing into an outer-space circular vortex. Fascinating to wonder about that possibility. I like what story it tells. I am not sure why my response never went through except that I was on a boat with no wifi. I do love Morning Glories and maybe I will try my gardeners’ hand again on that one. So pretty! Thank you for joining in, I do so love to see what you come up with!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for the feedback, Kathleen. I recall you saying you were on a boat in a previous note. I was surprised with the results of that ICM. I guess that’s how ICMs work sometimes. We never know what we’ll end getting.
Rupali
Lovely ICM image.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Rupali.
Toonsarah
That’s a clever technique and very effective
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for your feedback, Sarah.
margaret21
That’s clever. But I think I like the shot of the Morning Glory in its original setting even better.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Margaret. I agree that one cannot beat the real look of a Morning Glory flower.
Anne Sandler
Great ICM Egidio! I like to experiment with it too.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, Anne. I always have a good time with ICM. Lots of photos are no good, but the one that is salvageable makes it worth the effort.
Anonymous
Great effect for this ICM with the pansy! It looks like a circular vortex and the flower is caught and falling within it. I appreciate your method of set up also. Wonderful! Thank you!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for your kind words and compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed the photo.
Pequeño mundo (pk🌎)
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Egidio Leitao
Thanks.