Poetry in motion

Ross Hoddinott shares five ways to get creative with camera movement

I’m always looking for ways to capture a scene less conventionally. In this instance, the blowy weather was proving a challenge – but, rather than fight the conditions, I embraced them and applied the Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) technique to create a sense of flow. 1 Select your subject Intentional Camera Motion doesn’t suit just any scene or subject. Look for scenes boasting colour, contrast and strong, recognizable shapes. This field of swaying poppies provided an opportunity to capture a less conventional photo. 2 Go slow ICM is a technique where you move the camera during exposure to create a more abstract rendition of the landscape or subject. The technique requires a relatively slow shutter speed. A good starting point is 1/2 sec, but experiment with different speeds from 1/4 sec to a second…

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