I Was In A Creative Rut, So I Tried This

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I Was In A Creative Rut, So I Tried This

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Landscape photography doesn't always go the way we want it to, and sometimes I struggle to maintain my photography motivation, especially when photographic conditions are dull. In this video I photograph multiple exposures with my Nikon Z7 II and create some abstract work which transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. Thank you to MPB for sponsoring this video. Buy, Sell & Trade Your Gear: bit.ly/3A5UKSs
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@cliftonwhittaker260 Жыл бұрын

What a great coincidence! I received an order last night for six of my images to be used for an exhibit inside a pub. These were all impressionist images made around 2006 using an Olympus E-20 (my first digital camera) with 6 mpx. The client found them on my old web site and loved them. They were all made inside local pubs using the very colorful available light from indoor neon signs, back lighted liquor bottle racks and ambient light coming through the windows and overhead bucket lights. Customers are seated at the bar, or playing pool, or playing Texas Hold'em poke while bartenders are serving them. I made 16x20-inch prints for the gallery which added to some pixelation and turned them into "water color" prints. They all sold at the time and I have not made additional prints until now. This is some of the work that I loved best when I was doing it and I'm so happy someone else is sharing my enthusiasm for them. Long live photographic impressionist art !! I'm happy that you illustrated how you made these images and I really liked that first one!

@sundeepsembi6091 Жыл бұрын

Andy Grey is an absolute master at this , especially his post processing. Don’t understand why he has so few followers. He turns blurred images to Impressionism . Well worth watching .

@andrewsgray Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the shout out Tom! 🙏😊 Good to see you're continuing to experiment!

@amalieemmynoether992 Жыл бұрын

Your the master of ICM Andy ❤️📷 I love the way you turn scene into something ethereal

@GarethHUE Жыл бұрын

I've been going through my own creative block/perspective confusion lately and I love that you still embrace something new regardless of whether your audience will like it. I've always been a landscape photographer, but I've found recently that my photos were lacking emotion. A human element and emotion was what I was lacking in my own creative desire - creating a sense of dissatisfaction. My photography has taken a massive turn and I don't care what others think. It's what makes me feel fulfilled in my art. And that is all that really matters. Audiences will shift - art will always be self expression.

@CamperVanya Жыл бұрын

Fascinating idea and outcomes. Very inspiring.

@alanclark9691 Жыл бұрын

Definitely food for thought Thomas. Many thanks. I certainly need a new string to my bow!!

@samwestenskow Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Thomas who makes clickbait titles and then actually delivers, unlike 90% of photography KZfaqrs.

@c.augustin Жыл бұрын

The second image is my favorite one - there your idea works best for me.

@nb7524 Жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas, nice images! I look forward to seeing more 🙂

@colliegardenmaintenance2560 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Love the shots. Have to try this at the weekend. Feel inspired. Thank you Thomas.

@adamwhiting2104 Жыл бұрын

These shots are my favourite. Amazing compositions, thank you for the inspiration.

@O.Persson Жыл бұрын

Return of the fuzzy-wuzzy photography as the f/64-group called this kind of photography. Personally I love myself some pictorial photography, and I'm glad if it would get a bit of a modern rebirth. As always lovely video, and there's something to this fuzzy-wuzzy photography.

@dougheizenrader2280 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, Thomas. Well done! I am inspired!

@ares5858 Жыл бұрын

I love these photos. ICM images feel more like art I think.

@ianharper6015 Жыл бұрын

A good point about creative rut and a new avenue for me to explore. Thanks for a great video.

@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 Жыл бұрын

I loved the video Thomas, something I do a lot of, Thanks for sharing, the evergreen tree shot is awesome.

@ruthboon18 Жыл бұрын

And there I was thinking my tremors would only be a bad thing for my photography 😀

@GodIsReal Жыл бұрын

That green tree image is stunning! So beautiful. Indeed like an impressionist painting. Well done!

@tjsinva Жыл бұрын

Good way to be productive during a hangover. ICM kinda comes naturally. 👍🥂

@LamboThomas Жыл бұрын

Wow, never thought that motion blur can create such a impressive and abstract artistic photo. The first black and white image really amazed me and opened my eye of seeing abstract images. Nice job Thomas!

@doghouseriley4732 Жыл бұрын

People can see art in anything, apparently.

@ares5858 Жыл бұрын

@@doghouseriley4732 Seems like you just don't understand art

@doghouseriley4732 Жыл бұрын

@@ares5858 "Understand art" - that's so funny. Like it is something, literally by definition, that you can understand. That's made my day, thanks.

@jimt249 Жыл бұрын

@@doghouseriley4732 That's what makes it so interesting.

@mattdavis9986 Жыл бұрын

@@doghouseriley4732 just because pieces of art don’t have to have meaning or purpose, it doesn’t mean that you can’t understand the concept of art. As someone as knowledgeable about art as yourself, I’m sure you know that real artists don’t care what you think about their images

@seantomlinson3320 Жыл бұрын

I thought about that video 3 years ago immediately. Neat to see you do this again.

@texas8322 Жыл бұрын

I really liked them. They gave me an oil painting on a high tooth canvas feeling.

@alanevans9246 Жыл бұрын

Thomas, great art work! Keep snapping!

@coreyc000 7 ай бұрын

I took a picture years ago from a cruise ship, the vibration and zoom made the picture look like a painting. Love these tips!

@iscoguy Жыл бұрын

Not even all the way through the video. So good. Inspirational. Great work Tom!

@michaelkhalsa Жыл бұрын

I was doing something like this just a couple days ago, which discovered by accident. Using handheld long exposure shots with good ibis, like from 1 to 1.5 seconds where i managed to get most of the image pin sharp, and then a slight motion to create the superimposed movement all in the same exposure. At first it was accidental, and then intentional. With beautiful seascape past sunset colors, some waves, full moon - looks stunnig on the camera screen, and when zooming in. Have not taken it off my card yet to see how it holds up..

@iamdebmiller Жыл бұрын

Those images are so dreamy, like mists of the mind. Very creative!

@joaquintrigueros Жыл бұрын

You're right. You need to transform the photo into what your brain-imagination saw. Please keep pushing the envelope! It's inspiring. After your infrared post(s) I was a convert to IR.

@BryanNelsonca Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the colour and feeling of the second image.

@dbugatto Жыл бұрын

Great exercise , lovely results .

@julianhignell8452 Жыл бұрын

I tried this years ago with my Canon 760d and never went back to it for some reason…thanks for this, going to get back into this rabbit hole! 👍🏻

@TudorSmith Жыл бұрын

Murr! No one has ever worked out what Murr is. You have revealed the forever secret. It's Motion Blurr (Murr). Fab video because you've highlighted the fact that A) You're still learning (as we all are) and 2) Just keep going because it gets you out of the rut. Thanks for sharing 👍👍

@fredjcarss7788 Жыл бұрын

Food for thought. Thanks for the inspiration 👍👍

@Creativecavemanagain Жыл бұрын

Love the impressionist photography. Cool Andy Grey and Pep Ventosa vibes

@karenwalter5784 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, this video could not have come at a better tine for me. First if all I want to say I think all of those images are beautiful! This technique fascinates and intrigues me. The Impressionist look it gives to photos is soft, moody, mystical, artistic and beautiful . Second of all, I have been doing the sane thing for the last couple of weeks!! For basically the same reasons. I went out one day and everything was flat and ugly and then it hit me to try ICM! It transformed flat and ugly into beautiful! I’m hooked but I do have to try the multiple exposure technique too. I have the Z7ii also. I forgot to add that I am having so much fun with this technique not to mention the beautiful images I an making. Your enthusiasm is a joy to watch! Thank you Thomas!

@tompetersphotography Жыл бұрын

Love it when you branch out Tom. Some nice abstracts

@rcl-crafter8 Жыл бұрын

I love that you are experimenting and trying new styles. The results are fantastic and you seem so happy and animated. Love that you are doing hand held too. Thanks for showing us new things to try. We just didn't understand the first wrist flick.

@mitchellmysliwiecphotography Жыл бұрын

Love that you credit where credit is due! Fantastic to see what you do with the new technique (and your humility of only showing the ones that turned out)

@graemedarling2852 Жыл бұрын

Always good to experiment, ICM is ht e Marmite of photography you either do or dont and some do it exceptionally well

@bagamingshow Жыл бұрын

dude DUDE DUDE! YES! I have been doing ICM for years. Sometimes it's cool and sometimes it's incredible.

@davidjoyce3467 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, I did this somewhat unintentionally while taking a shot of a tree I liked in a grave yard. It was overcast and dull but I liked the tree. 18-200mm nikon lens/D5500 with the VR turned off and a bit of movement - loved the shot I got.

@petesuchon7340 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas, inspiring as always.

@calvinwon5113 Жыл бұрын

I'm such a big fan of you for so many reasons. One of which is creative inspiration. When you first worked with IR photography, I immediately went online and purchased an IR filter. And now with ICM photography, it gives me yet another thing to try!

@millymucci Жыл бұрын

these ideas have given, what conditions had thus far felt so flat a whole other depth and dimension, to explore. much needed the injection of inspiration. couldn't''t have been better timed. looking forward to delving into it all, myself. thank you thomas!👏🏼

@nikon7511 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this inspiring video Thomas. Here in Québec this time of the year is the same with remaining dirty snow and green not yet visible. Its time for experimentation! I will also do some pinhole digital photography.

@AlanBrownPhotography Жыл бұрын

Excellent video Tom. I have been entranced by ICM for some years now and am happy you are promoting this fun technique to the masses.

@cmichaelhaugh8517 Жыл бұрын

Great idea! I’ll try it this weekend.

@ChristineWilsonPhotography Жыл бұрын

Really like the images you got , I've been doing this with city shots and street in black and white .

@Peter_Reed_Photography Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas in this Tom. Personally haven't always been a fan of ICM, however there are a few places locally where it may work quite well so will give it a go. Need to see if my D7500 does multiple exposures to. Must say, from your last few videos it did seem like you weren't 100% with your photography, but your enthusiasm levels on this, It was like having a photography video done by the Duracell bunny. It's certainly worth challenging yourself when stuck in a rut. I've found other ways to spark the enthusiasm again, are photographing at a single focal length, only using one lens, no tripod, no filters, photographing a different genre, just wandering round a location.

@Myles995 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you Thomas

@dlsb1234 Жыл бұрын

Mais um excelente trabalho realizado. Parabéns pelo empenho e dedicação. Sucesso no canal...

@davidtaranzaphotography3324 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great tip! Did a little experimenting with zoom blur and will definitely try this thing out. Many days are just grey and dull and this may be a way out. Thanks again, mate!

@stefanzimmermann6912 Жыл бұрын

Thomas, this is your best video in a while, to be honest. It shows me a new technique and inspires me, to try it out myself. It might be very helpful in bad conditions. I dont enjoy every outcome, but thats how art works, I suppose.

@msingrey14 Жыл бұрын

Very creative images. Thomas Monet has returned!

@esrAsnataS Жыл бұрын

Love how these shots came out. Something I shall definitely be trying. Thanks for the inspiration.

@dmystify1381 Жыл бұрын

...certainly an interesting concept....loved the results you achieved.

@mrjohnryan Жыл бұрын

Here’s the difference: when I’m in a rut, my camera sits on the shelf. Thomas keeps shooting. That’s what makes Thomas great and not me. The key is the have high standards, but keep shooting even if you’re missing the mark.

@allansisson355 Жыл бұрын

Love the content, I'm huge believer of always learning. Great way to expose people who may not know of this technique. Great video

@NigelHarperPhoto Жыл бұрын

I've tried slow shutter speed motion blur many times over the years with wedding photography and landscapes and, unintentionally by kicking the tripod. Ooops, another piece of abstract art, hahaha! Experimentation is is all part of the fun with photography!

@gary344 Жыл бұрын

I found this to be a rather interesting an inspiringly video. Think I shall give it a go. Thank you. Bless 🕊

@keithswindell6212 Жыл бұрын

It never even occurred to me that this was possible. Well done, Thomas, very well done.

@raunak.u Жыл бұрын

Being able to see your own art form from a different perspective is one of the most exciting experiences and I am definitely sure you are going to do this a lot more. Amazing to see you so excited. Cheers.

@valpayne2963 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you about trying new things. One of my favourite shots is when I was having my car washed whilst I was in it and the guy soaped the front windscreen which then made an amazing pattern.

@teresababer5310 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas - I just happened upon this video and it was just what I needed to hear. I’ve been playing with ICM for only a little bit and I’ve shot some that I’ve loved and others that I feel not so much. I love the ideas that you demonstrated here today - and can’t wait to try this and I already subscribe to Andy’s channel but I will definitely check out the other artist you mentioned. Thanks so much for sharing! Your images, btw, are amazing! And the reflection image that you said was just ok….I loved!

@markbonham Жыл бұрын

As ever, another interesting vlog and will try that out on my kit. ICM can be really interesting and love the stacking. 👍👏

@rachelleggett1634 Жыл бұрын

I love the surreal quality of these images!

@AliasJimWirth Жыл бұрын

I don't know if you will see this, but I want to say thank you very much, Thomas, for suggesting Gary McIntyre's channel and his ICM work. It is fantastic!

@Colinpowellphotography Жыл бұрын

Great one Thomas. It reminded me of when I did that in the days of film when I was able to take mutual images on a single frame and had no idea how they would turn out for days. Perhaps I'll give it another go as my DSLR has the same feature. Thanks for sharing.

@tbillington Жыл бұрын

I'd never heard of this technique, it creates some great shots. Hope we see more in future.

@Mr_Ev1 Жыл бұрын

My 3 year old does the same kind of photos. Impressive stuff.

@TheOnlyOne939 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video! Your words resonate a lot with my current situation, being in a rut for almost a year and having this feeling of "being done with photography". I feel excited right now of trying this and being playful again instead of always hunting for the perfect moment/scene/image.

@Rob.1340 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎

@tlg6339 Жыл бұрын

You seem in high spirits, Thomas. Enjoyed the video!

@bbrown6574 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed the images and their difference.

@doorstepmile Жыл бұрын

Your first point Taking a picture of a tree that looks like a tree. That is all I need to set off on a tangent of ideas! Thank you! Here is an idea in return. Most images are visual fast food. Easy to see the point . Try visual slow food!

@andrewroland Жыл бұрын

I love painterly too Tom.

@thomaschamberlin2485 Жыл бұрын

I have noticed a lot of photographers who use their pro equipment all day for a living own a whole different kit for their fun photography. Maybe a Fujifilm that can shoot film simulations, maybe a film camera, maybe a range finder. The more different and impractical for their professional work, the better.

@clivewoolley4492 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Thomas, the first one in monochrome is similar to how some highly skilled artist use the method of smoke on glass.

@danncorbit3623 Жыл бұрын

I very much liked the 'pencil drawing' image of the two birch trees. I liked the green trees. The pond reflection was not my cup of tea, but you can't please everyone. The main idea is very worthwhile. A manual stack can achieve similar results if your camera does not have good multiple exposure features. I think the main idea to try new things is excellent, since we can all get in a rut.

@shaun53355 Жыл бұрын

Been watching your channel for some time, because your good at it. The video, ideas ,photos and the delivery. All good work.

@simon.revill Жыл бұрын

pulling and pushing the focal length on a zoom works well too

@vinniemac58 Жыл бұрын

I had incredible fun today doing double exposures. I’d always been aware my cameras could do it, but never tried it out. And I got a few shots that I love! Thanks Thomas 🙂

@liveinaweorg Жыл бұрын

Yup, that's a tree! I do find shooting black and white helps when I'm just seeing trees.

@HRHDaviaTheYounger Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. I am in a rut myself. It happens. In fact, if more artists shared their tips and frustrations, we could all learn from each other. I need all the inspiration I can get. 😊

@AdrianIII Жыл бұрын

Fascinating! Would you give us more on how you combine the images in post-processing? Thank you!

@freetibet1000 Жыл бұрын

Great vid Tom! Another great thing with ICM is that we can blow them up as large as we want since the sharpness is not an issue. Same thing with some of the reflection shots on water surfaces as well. Personally, I prefer combining multiple exposures in the camera, just like Tom in this video, but it is of course also possible to do it in the post processing phase in either Photoshop or Affinity.

@peterwallace5680 Жыл бұрын

Inspirational as always Thomas and will certainly give this a go, many thanks.

@fgalaxie123 Жыл бұрын

I'm not good enough with straight images to try these curvy ones, but I am still practicing. It is interesting to see, I didn't even know what that menu was or did. Thank you for something interesting as always.

@nigelkneale6809 Жыл бұрын

I actually like the image at 1:46 with you walking away through the snow. If that were poster size, I could watch it for hours.

@imagejon Жыл бұрын

I like to experiment. Never tried multiple exposures. It’s working great - thanks for this Tom!

@overlandphotography Жыл бұрын

Tks Thomas. I really like it so thanks for your inspiration. Any chance of showing us how to blend those images ?

@JohnDrummondPhoto Жыл бұрын

I've owned multiple cameras with multiple exposure capability for many years, but I've never tried it. Now I'm gonna. Thanks.

@neilcousineau4956 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try and I bet we see a bunch of ICM - Multiple exposure photography soon. Anyway, I just tried a long exposure shot using the built-in Art filters and I'm very impressed. I usually don't use the Art filters but I wanted to try something new in an old location. It has been a long dull Canadian winter this year and we also do not have any new growth yet.

@mod2190 Жыл бұрын

Reminds me Ragnar Axelsson's style. Love it! Keep experimenting Thom

@davidskinner274 Жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas. An exponent of ICM & ME, using Nikon is Stephanie Johnson.... been at it for years. I recently completed a 6 session course with her and learnt heaps. Worth checking out. I wil check out your link too. Good luck with it, it is such fun and rewarding when you get a good one. And yes, the beutiful landscape that you spend so much time on can produce very impressionist magical painterly images .I am specifically going to Sydney in June for Vivid and a workshop in the day time with Stephanie and, then I will have all night turning Sydney Icons with Vivid colour into magical ICM images. Can't wait. Cheers. PS... Kim Grant, one whom you mentioned a while ago now, I have been following her ever since, also is an ICM photographer from time to time.

@MHLandscape Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this, something I might have to have a go at. Although being a Sony user, I'm still baffled why they don't give me this option to do it in camera.

@davidskinner274 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Sony user. When you get tbe hang of what works, you can be far more creative with layering options in PS to create magical ME ICM images.

@MHLandscape Жыл бұрын

@@davidskinner274 Thanks David, Agree I think the level of control you'd get by doing this in post would far outweigh doing it in camera, would be nice if Sony to give users the option though, everyone else manages it. But I'll definitely give it a go, never really delved deep in to ICM/multiple exposures.

@johannaknowles8569 Жыл бұрын

So cool! My favourite was the second picture

@moviebod Жыл бұрын

Very interesting Thomas, you will make oil painters of us all yet!

@RandomVictorGuy Жыл бұрын

Great video, I have been trying the same technique since last year as well. It gives you more flexibility to capture a scene and to add feeling/characteristic to a photo. And it makes more fun to shoot in a boring conditions.