Outstanding, John. Were you trying for something that looked like this, or was there serendipity involved?
Yes, serendipity mostly. This is a fountain scene surrounded by a flowerbed. It was hot and very sunny - not conducive to taking good images. So I decided to experiment. But there is some skill in that I knew ICM would soften the contrast, glaring colours and highlights. I did an elliptical motion so that I could get long curvy lines like a part circle. Did I imagine it would come out this good -yes- naw just kidding. I was quite surprised and pleased at the result.
On a side note, I have found the elliptical ICM movement results is one of the most expressive effects on subjects, providing all the lines are in the right position and the subject is well chosen. Like this one, taken on same day.
Thanks for your comments.
JR
