For this month’s ICMPC (ICM Photo Challenge) post, I did not have to go far to create an image. The photo you see above was captured right here in our backyard. I have said it before, but one of the things I like about ICM photography is that results can often be very unpredictable. You create abstracts out of ordinary things.
If you have not looked at the end photo, you may wonder how I captured this image of a dish levitating. So, here are the spoilers. What you see above is a water feature we have in our backyard. When I moved the camera, I did not know or expect the dish base would completely disappear in the final ICM image. The result created an abstract that fools our eyes into thinking the dish is levitating. I accomplished that by placing my tripod low and at the same level as the dish base. I shot the image at 1/8 seconds, f/13, and ISO 50. You can barely see the water falling from the water feature or bubbling above the top of the base. The tripod head was loose, so I could move the camera quickly and effortlessly.
Here is the non-ICM image of the water feature for the image above. The colorful rocks under the water feature added a soft and colorful blur in contrast to the dark dish base. Incidentally, these two images were captured on different days and times.
The fourth entry for Kathleen’s ICM challenge is out now. You should check out her post and other responses she has received for this month’s challenge.
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ropmann
Great! It seems that the water dish is flying..
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the feedback. I was very please with that result.
Amy
Remarkable ICM shot!
Egidio Leitao
I’m very thankful for your compliment, Amy.
Amy
I admire your photo skills, Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
Amy, thank you for the kind feedback.
margaret21
Such a clever and intriguing ICM.
Egidio Leitao
I’m glad you liked it, Margaret. Thank you.
Leanne Cole
Wow, that is amazing.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks so much, Leanne.
Anne Sandler
That was a wonderful surprise Egidio and great effect!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Anne. I’m glad you liked it.
Tra Italia e Finlandia
Ingannevole davvero. 😉
Egidio Leitao
Grazie.
Kathleen Jennette
What a perfect title to a great ICM photo! It certainly looks like it is spinning in the air and the creativity of the name just sets it off. You always have beautifully creative photos and thank you for joining in for the ICMPC!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you so much, Kathleen. I’m glad you liked my post.
I. J. Khanewala
That’s a striking example
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, I.J.
philosophy through photography
Beautiful!
Well done!
Egidio Leitao
Thank you, Philo.
philosophy through photography
You are welcome, my friend.
Brad Volz
Fun photo and effect Egidio!
Egidio Leitao
ICM can be addicting, Brad. When I get results such as that, my desire to experiment more increases. Thank you for your feedback.