Photo of the Week 2026-07-20

 

I've been intrigued by some impressionistic images created by combining Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and multiple-exposure techniques, either 'in camera' or simulated in post processing. In particular I wanted to experiment using scenes that include people as a focal point.

 

' Couple in the Colonnade '

So I turned to the archive and found a source image of this couple holding hands for a stoll along the Colonnade from a 2013 visit to The Vatican. The effects were simulated in post, quite successfully I feel.

 

DJE 

Photo of the Week 2024-09-09

 

Another from a short outing to work on some in-camera double exposure ICM images using the darks blend mode with the Canon EOS R5.

 

' breeze in the trees '

I've been busy leading up to what I hope will fill some serious GB if not TB of space in my photo catalogue. It may be a week or two before the results start trickling out on my social media streams. Stay tuned !!

 

DJE

Photo of the Week 2024-09-02

 

The need for an image to post weekly on the blog motivates me to pick up the camera even when life seems busy and full with other things as it is now. With bright sun and wind on Hay Bay, I tried some in-camera double exposure ICM images using the darks blend mode.

 

' rough shore '

 

DJE

Photo of the Week 2024-05-06

 

 Letting the creative loose with some simulated ICM multiple-exposure ...

 

' memories of a winter morning '

I haven't been intentionally avoiding photography, but it seems a while since I've been out specifically for photography. Between getting the golf season started in Myrtle beach over a month ago and a shed project at the cottage the cameras have mostly sat dormant.Things will change with a short photo specific Algonquin adventure to start next week.

Leading up to that, I've been looking at some previous images marked for processing and some notes about techniques I've made over time. My Canon R5 allows for in camera multiple exposure and I want to become familiar with the options and possible results using this feature. For now, I've experimented with simulating the anticipated effects with some post processing.

 

DJE

Photo of the Week 2015-05-25

A short post this week ... 

I wanted to be sure to post an image this week but I'm uncertain if I'll get more time or internet access to complete this week's blog post. My mother has been hospitalized after suffering a significant heart attack a couple of days ago. Her health has been frail for some time and I'm not sure how much fight she has left. I'll be spending as much time at her side in hospital as I can.

Suffice to say, my mind is not on photography at the moment.

Impressions of Morning Aspen

DJE

Photo of the Week 2014-10-13

As we celebrate the Canadian Thanksgiving, autumn colours are near their peak. On the Bruce, that means a plethora of yellow and gold from the poplar, birch and aspen, mixed with the green of the cedar, spruce and tamarack that this still waiting to turn.

I've been looking forward to this time of year, waiting to make some artistic images using intentional camera movement. I had the golden-green landscape in mind, particularly a stand of birch or aspen with yellow leaves against the green of the cedars.
 
Below is one sample of what can be created with this technique. It has an abstract feeling, with sense of texture created from the light and movement of the individual leaves.

aspen shift

This image just might find it's way onto a canvas and ultimately one of our walls.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

DJE