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sea rock abstraction · 10:51 PM

I'm intrigued with images that blend the real and the abstract. Ones that merge fact and fiction into one compelling work. I find it evocative and think that it speaks metaphorically to how differently we all see the world. We can agree on facts but argue endlessly over interpretation.

I made this image in Yachats on the Oregon coast. It was my first and only Explore on flickr.

I welcome your thoughts and criticisms.

Marcus

**eaglem** · 01-31-2013, 11:19 PM

Like the colouring and the concept as it reminds me of late sunset on the ocean.

russell2pi · 01-31-2013, 11:55 PM

Very nice - I had a conflicting series of reactions to the image. The trick is, that's the point!! Well done.

AussieTrev · 02-01-2013, 01:28 AM

Nice intriguing picture. It invokes imagination.

carlo55 · 02-01-2013, 03:38 AM

Beautiful ... i like it. Very interesting composition
carlo

Na Horuk · 02-01-2013, 05:20 AM

Interesting. How did you pull this off, if I may ask? Because I like the colours and general composition, but I would like to see a little more definition in the beach/rocks. Right now its like I am in a car and driving past a sunset, and I just want to stop and enjoy the view lol

charliezap · 02-01-2013, 07:12 AM

A different picture but very effective Marcus.--charliezap

Marcus Kauffman · 02-02-2013, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Interesting. How did you pull this off, if I may ask? Because I like the colours and general composition, but I would like to see a little more definition in the beach/rocks. Right now its like I am in a car and driving past a sunset, and I just want to stop and enjoy the view lol

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Interesting. How did you pull this off, if I may ask? Because I like the colours and general composition, but I would like to see a little more definition in the beach/rocks. Right now its like I am in a car and driving past a sunset, and I just want to stop and enjoy the view lol

This is a simple ICM (intentional camera movement) technique. I use spot metering and meter the brightest part of the image, then set the shutter speed for about 1/8 to 1/2 a second. Once you have the exposure dialed in, it is just a matter of movement and trail and error. I usually take multiple images as you never quite know how it is going to turn out. In this one I simply panned left to right to produce the bands of color. It's a fun technique and I encourage you to give it a try.

Thanks for commenting,

Marcus

Na Horuk · 02-02-2013, 11:45 AM

Ah, very nice. Thanks for explaining

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	Like the colouring and the concept as it reminds me of late sunset on the ocean.

01-31-2013, 11:55 PM	#3
russell2pi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	Very nice - I had a conflicting series of reactions to the image. The trick is, that's the point!! Well done.

02-01-2013, 01:28 AM	#4
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Nice intriguing picture. It invokes imagination.

02-01-2013, 03:38 AM	#5
carlo55 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 29	Beautiful ... i like it. Very interesting composition carlo

02-01-2013, 05:20 AM	#6
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Interesting. How did you pull this off, if I may ask? Because I like the colours and general composition, but I would like to see a little more definition in the beach/rocks. Right now its like I am in a car and driving past a sunset, and I just want to stop and enjoy the view lol

02-01-2013, 07:12 AM	#7
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	A different picture but very effective Marcus.--charliezap

02-02-2013, 09:50 AM	#8
Marcus Kauffman Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States Photos: Gallery Posts: 353 Original Poster	Originally posted by Na Horuk Interesting. How did you pull this off, if I may ask? Because I like the colours and general composition, but I would like to see a little more definition in the beach/rocks. Right now its like I am in a car and driving past a sunset, and I just want to stop and enjoy the view lol Originally posted by Na Horuk Interesting. How did you pull this off, if I may ask? Because I like the colours and general composition, but I would like to see a little more definition in the beach/rocks. Right now its like I am in a car and driving past a sunset, and I just want to stop and enjoy the view lol This is a simple ICM (intentional camera movement) technique. I use spot metering and meter the brightest part of the image, then set the shutter speed for about 1/8 to 1/2 a second. Once you have the exposure dialed in, it is just a matter of movement and trail and error. I usually take multiple images as you never quite know how it is going to turn out. In this one I simply panned left to right to produce the bands of color. It's a fun technique and I encourage you to give it a try. Thanks for commenting, Marcus

02-02-2013, 11:45 AM	#9
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Ah, very nice. Thanks for explaining

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