There is a very niche alternative form of photography referred to as ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) photography.
ICM has become one of my favorite creative expressions over the years as I do them more.
This blurring technique has even reached into my gallery exhibitions and festivals as I’ve ordered some wrapped canvas prints of the abstractions.
The technique is achieved by simply moving the camera around as the camera takes the exposure. A shutter speed of a second or two is just enough to satisfy the result.
A very very small aperture helps everything (nothing?) in focus, and the ISO is as easy as setting to ‘Auto.’
I would highly suggest that any outdoor photographer gives this technique a try, you may just become obsessed with them like I have!
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