Armand Dijcks abstract 'Time in Motion' photos

Rotterdam photographer Armand Dijcks has figured out how to capture time in motion by using intentional camera movement (ICM) photography. His abstract 'Lightscapes' series features familiar items -a chair, kitchen mixer or piece of clothing- transformed into something unexpected and new.

But intentional camera movement photography is not the only way he captures time. Armand Dijcks has also created some edgy, experimental short films. 'Liquid Time' explores the combination of very short shutter speeds with slow-motion using the Canon 5D Mark II. According to Armand, the 5D mark II is perfect for intentional camera movement photography because of its large sensor.


'Facets' is another short film and the result of playing around with his iPhone to see how he could use the built in video camera in new and unusual ways. While it's not intentional camera movement photography, the film does give you a sense of being stuck in time.

"The Canon 5D mark II allows you to film at 1/4000th of a second, at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. That means you can 'freeze' very fast moving subjects in time. To enhance that effect I played around with the time remapping feature in Final Cut Pro, slowing down the footage to between 10% and 20% of it's normal speed, smoothly ramping up and down the speed.", Armand says.

He also tried the in-camera picture styles and used this to create a contrasty black and white effect. Instead of applying it in post he tried it while filming.

About Armand Dijcks

Armand Dijcks (1970) studied architecture and worked in real estate before taking his experience with him in 2002 to start Liquid Earth. Using video and photography, Armand creates online media expressing the interesting stories of his clients.

Many of the projects he has worked on are related to the exploration of our planet and communicating stories of rugged and inaccessible places. He has worked with polar explorers, companies including Ben & Jerry's and organizations including the World Wide Fund for Nature. Lightscapes is part of his personal work.

Personally I like his abstract photos more than the experimental video. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Armand photography. Would you like to be featured with your work on Photofacts, then please contact me.