Mobile ICM - long exposure app comparison test
The mechanism behind long exposure on a standard camera is well understood, but mobile devices operate very differently, producing distinct results.
In this post I attempt to discover how long exposure images are actually created on mobile devices.
Along the way I identify tell-tale signs that not only distinguish mobile long exposures from traditional cameras but also reveal differences between the apps themselves.
Bluristic - reflections
What started as curious exploration of the Bluristic app turned into a far more rewarding creative detour.
This post brings together a collection of my favorite results, alongside images that demonstrate the scope of the application.
Bluristic - train time
Continuing with the Bluristic app, this post explores how mundane subway journeys can be transformed into creative opportunities, turning travel time into a chance for experimentation.
Approaching them this way can make cross-city journeys much more fun and rewarding!
Bluristic - extending the blur - part 3
Earlier entries in this series have looked at the functionality of the Bluristic mobile app and how it fits into my current workflow.
In this post, I explore how an unexpected bug led to a set of new and exciting results - adding another creative option to my toolbox.
Bluristic - extending the blur - part 2
In an earlier post I discussed basic testing of the Bluristic long exposure app.
Here I explore how the app might fare when pushed beyond its designed intentions to recreate some of my more personal techniques.
Bluristic - extending the blur - part 1 addendum
Following contact with the Bluristic developer, this update offers clarity on the tracking function.
As a bonus details are provided for access to the embedded user guide.
Bluristic - extending the blur - part 1
Mobile apps designed for long exposures are nothing new, but I’ve been playing with one that offers something a little different.
In this post, I explore how the app fits within my ICM approach, and where it might add something new to the mix.
Pep goes mobile - round 2
Pep Ventosa’s “In the Round” technique has become a favorite among photographers seeking more artistic expression. But can you achieve similar results without a sophisticated DSLR?
Read on to see the outcomes of my experiments using an iPhone - you might be surprised!
India reimagined
Sometimes, a conflict arises between photographic opportunities and personal obligations. Can the two be balanced with a satisfying outcome?
Read on to see how I navigated this compromise -choosing to prioritize family memories over artistic excellence, along with the results that ensued.
followICM update
What’s more appealing than a free, one-of-a-kind guide to inspire your photography?
How about one that’s been recently updated and featured in a renowned magazine?
Read on for more info…..
followICM article publication
I am thrilled to announce that my guide to the ‘followICM’ has been published in the December ‘24 copy of ICM Photography Magazine.
Read on for further details and links.
finessing the location
This post marks a shift in the followICM technique, moving the primary focus from the subject to the location.
Continue reading to learn the reasoning behind this change and explore a sample of the results.
snapgrip review update
Last month I posted about a camera grip accessory I had posted.
Now that I have spent significant time using the device read on for my current thoughts and an important caveat I have come across.
enhancing the smartphone experience
The challenge of accepting the smartphone as a capable camera persists.
But can a simple accessory help shift this 'snapshot' mindset and at the same time elevate the photo taking experience?
changing a mobile mindset
Until recently, I've somewhat regarded my mobile device as a 'camera of last resort.'
In this blog, I discuss the evolution of my mindset and explore where newfound realizations might lead.
streetwalker part 5 - after dark
Initially dismissed, I found that long-exposure images capturing the city after dark adds a new dimension to my ‘street walker’ project.
Keep reading to explore the results of this fresh challenge and the conditions I consider essential for achieving such outcomes.
streetwalker part 4 - transportation
This final post in the Streetwalker series sees me expanding the scope of my technique with a focus on the New York transit system.
Continue reading to discover the hurdles experienced, and how the challenge was modified to achieve satisfactory results.
streetwalker part 3 - Rain Day
The third post in the Streetwalker series follows my journey to the railway station as I left New York in the midst of a rainstorm.
Continue to see results worthy the soaking I received.
streetwalker part 2 - art within
The second post in the Streetwalker series takes us inside a renowned art museum.
Join me as I create my own artistic expressions within these hallowed walls.
first looks - streetwalker
It's gratifying when the effort put into experimentation pays off with positive results.
Read on to discover how meandering through city streets led to such fulfilling outcomes.