Lens-Artists Challenge #350: Zooming
The featured image is one of the first images I captured using the zooming ICM technique. That was back in 2022. I really enjoyed the results I obtained. From time to time, it’s fun to get this effect in the camera instead of attempting a post-processing tweak. So, when I saw that Anne’s challenge this week was about zooming, I was thrilled to get new images for the challenge. With a little more knowledge about the technique and Anne’s detailed instructions and suggestions, I was prepared to try. Please visit her post to marvel at her examples.
The following three photos were captured this past week around our house. I wanted to try images zooming in as well as zooming out. I must also stress that, unlike the featured image, I did not use a tripod. The following images were all photographed handheld.
One of the new plants in our courtyard is Wild Bergamot. It’s a type of bee balm in the mint family. I’ll make time to feature it in another post in the future.
For something completely new, I decided to take my camera along when I went to breakfast a couple of days ago. The Banana Nut pancake looked and tasted very yummy. I thought I’d try zooming out to see what I’d get. I guess having natural light (I was eating outside) and the white plates were the right complements for the image, don’t you think?
For the final image, I just stepped out to our backyard to capture yesterday’s sunset.
I’m still enjoying seeing your humorous posts about Tina’s challenge last week. You gave us plenty to smile with those images and captions. With Anne’s zooming challenge this week, I’m prepared to see beauty through your eyes again. Don’t forget to use the “lens-artists” hashtag when creating your post so we can easily find it in the Reader.
Next week, Ritva returns for another challenge. It will go live at noon EST in the USA. Tune in to find out more about the challenge then. Please see this page to learn more about the Lens-Artists Challenge and its history.
That is the story behind the shots. If you liked this post, you might also be interested in others featuring more Abstracts, ICM, Landscapes, Lens-Artists, Sunset, Teravista, Texas, and Wildflowers. Until the next time, keep clicking and capturing the beauty your eyes find.
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restlessjo
All recognizable in their own way, so I loved your images, Egidio. I’m not much for ICM so I may have been a little rude to Anne, though I didn’t realise until afterwards. I shouldn’t be such a stick in the mud and try some of these techniques myself. I’m glad that you did xx
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Jo. I wouldn’t worry about not doing a challenge. I know there are certain things in photography that I wouldn’t be able to submit a photo for. I don’t think you are being rude to Anne at all.
Leya
Well, you have lifted this challenge to a new dimension! Food and sunset! Love the bergamot and I really have to try sunset myself!
Egidio Leitao
You are so kind, Ann-Christine. Thanks for your feedback. I had to try new subjects to use for this challenge. I’m glad you liked the sunset especially.
PR
Beautiful shots Egidio 🙂!
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, PR.
Wandering Dawgs
Egidio, these are all great. I would have never thought of using the technique for a sunset but I love the way your image turned out.
Egidio Leitao
Beth, I wanted to explore different ideas I’d never tried before. The sunset was one of them. Thanks.
Toonsarah
Very creative work! The sunset is beautiful and the pancakes a fun idea, but I love the bergamot most of all 😀
Egidio Leitao
Thanks, Sarah. All of the photos were experiments with different topics. The bergamot was my way to explore complementary colors. The pancake was trying to enjoy food photography (which I don’t). The sunset was another experiment I’d never done. Thank you for the feedback.
photobyjohnbo
That sunset! Wow! That pancake doesn’t lose its appeal in the representation.
Egidio Leitao
LOL Thanks for making me laugh with the pancake remark. Thanks for writing.
Steve Hyde
Excellent post Egidio. Some of my favourite examples from the challenge posts 🙂
Egidio Leitao
Steve, thank you very much for this feedback.
solaner
great selection, Egídio. I love especially the second image because of its catchy colours!
Egidio Leitao
André, thank you for this compliment. I specifically chose those flowers because of the complementary color contrast. I thought it could look very catchy, and I was happy with the result.
Tina Schell
These are terrific Egidio. Must admit I haven’t tried zooming back in, very interesting! Loved the star and the bergamot especially. Had to laugh at the pancake? – made me wonder what the other diners thought!
Egidio Leitao
I just had to think of something different I hadn’t tried before. I don’t like photographing food for starters. However, this challenge led me to that. I enjoyed the experiment. Thanks for the compliment.
Sofia Alves
I love the softness of your last one, something I didn’t think to achieve, it’s just so beautiful.
Egidio Leitao
Thank you for these thoughts. Much gratitude.
margaret21
These shots, taken from such varied areas of your life are both fun and beautiful. Who knew that breakfast could provide creative inspiration?
Egidio Leitao
Exactly my own thoughts, Margaret. I never thought that photographing food could lead to that shot. Thanks for your comment.
Vicki
Great examples, Egidio.
I’m especially intrigued by the pancake zoom. I never would have thought of photographing food in this way.
Egidio Leitao
Vicki, I’m not one that enjoys photographing food. However, this challenge led me to try new subjects. Glad you liked my examples. Thanks.
Anne Sandler
Great zooming Egidio! You gave me new subjects to work with. Loved them all.
Egidio Leitao
Thanks for the spark of creativity, Anne. Your challenge led me to try new subjects. Thanks for the feedback, too.