Your Abstract Photography!

[Ruffryder]

Hi All,

Could not find a thread on Abstract Photography so starting this one. This is for all you abstract photographs.

Some from my side:

660

Tracks to no where

661

Converse Keyey

662

Chilled!

663

Damsels in distress

664

Taash ke Patte

[KrishnenduKes]

Topic Approved

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

post bigger shots!

Anvancy

[Ruffryder]

post bigger shots!

Anvancy

ya Anvancy i need to do that. i have sent you a PM..if you could please check and reply..

[Ruffryder]

hi all,

today's contribution from my side:

Bar man @ sports bar, Mangalore, Dec 08..

http://i46.tinypic.com/2eeyhc6.jpg

[Xavier]

^I'm sorry, I didn't really find anything abstract in that.

[Xavier]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3122580246_a83e244de3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3135818062_0cfbf143b3.jpg

[Ruffryder]

^I'm sorry, I didn't really find anything abstract in that.

:( maybe the flames on the table? no? :) i really like your uploads, Xavier..

[Xavier]

:( maybe the flames on the table? no? :)
In that case, one should should suffice ;) This series would be more suited for an 'Action shots' thread IMO.



i really like your uploads, Xavier..
Thanks mate :)

[synn]

Took this a while ago:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/3963031384_3e009992fa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

[arijit]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3122580246_a83e244de3.jpg

what exactly is it???

my xperiment...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/4168883557_7292679cf9_o.jpg

[Xavier]

what exactly is it???

my xperiment...


'twas shot last December at around 5am. I was trying to shoot the streetlights and forgot to change the shutter speed of 5 seconds. (Tv mode) Those are the streetlights/tail lights/random light sources.

As for your shot, I think it would be better suited to the still life category. Good shot btw. :)

[arijit]

'twas shot last December at around 5am. I was trying to shoot the streetlights and forgot to change the shutter speed of 5 seconds. (Tv mode) Those are the streetlights/tail lights/random light sources.

As for your shot, I think it would be better suited to the still life category. Good shot btw. :)
difficult to judge that there could be a road behind:)
for my shot thanks...indeed better categorised as still life photograph, abstract was the closest category for it in the PIN :)

[Xavier]

for my shot thanks...indeed better categorised as still life photograph, abstract was the closest category for it in the PIN :)

Still Life (http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/showthread.php?t=257)
;)

[winzeee]

@Xavier ur pics are simply Outstanding bro,Thanks for sharing it

[Xavier]

^Thanks mate :)

[arijit]

can this one be called abstract???
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4171129145_6a2dabd6f1.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

can this one be called abstract???

Pretty much!

[Ruffryder]

can this one be called abstract???
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/4171129145_6a2dabd6f1.jpg

This is a classic @ arijit.. :)

[synn]

I posted this in another thread before. Reposting because it fits the theme.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2778/4149603403_b83537c06e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

[KrishnenduKes]

I posted this in another thread before. Reposting because it fits the theme.


True. Very abstract indeed!

[arijit]

This is a classic @ arijit.. :)
glad you liked:):):)

[amanomics]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/4181781970_4c997a743b.jpg

[arijit]

^liked the lighting...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4187089833_c39b48433c.jpg

[Bibudesh]

Just wondering if this can be categorized into abstract

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/Sye4YTA2mYI/AAAAAAAAE2U/BdiGzCvL3CM/s800/DSC_0002.jpg

[arijit]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4188267748_2072efa0aa.jpg
hope no one minds this kind of processing!!!

[Ruffryder]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2591/4181781970_4c997a743b.jpg

it fits perfectly in here @ amanomics..great contrast... :)

[Ruffryder]

^liked the lighting...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4187089833_c39b48433c.jpg

+1 to that...also like the way part of the bodhik script is highlighted on the stone.. :D

[winzeee]

I fell these are abstracting :)
North it is
http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=767&stc=1&d=1261170334

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=768&stc=1&d=1261170334
W

[amanomics]

it fits perfectly in here @ amanomics..great contrast... :)

thanks Ruffryder...

[Devil.DJ]

I hope this is consider as an abstract:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4198263006_102641fde6_b.jpg

[hitanshu]

kya re ... its a lovely night landscape. Nothing abstract about it!

[Devil.DJ]

^^^
Is it really a lovely night landscape for you ????

[hitanshu]

Its very creative, well controlled. but abstract toh nahin hai na. aman's pic does it for me!

[fatal_dezire]

Hello.. one from my side, shot this one while waiting for the traffic jam to clear. The streaks are formed by the tail lights of the cars in front of me. My name starts from "R" so I tried to create an -R- . Ended up creating many of them!
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2782/mg3737.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

kya re ... its a lovely night landscape. Nothing abstract about it!

You find this as an lovely nightscape? I think it is a decent abstract with quite a bit of thinking going into making this!

Hello.. one from my side, shot this one while waiting for the traffic jam to clear. The streaks are formed by the tail lights of the cars in front of me. My name starts from "R" so I tried to create an -R- . Ended up creating many of them!

Good one. :)

[hitanshu]

Ken da,

Help me understand. The object is so familiar its just not abstract - not for me. Though like I said - very well done.

If I think right - he's zoomed IN/out while taking a long exposure thus resulting in the image. All said the focus control has been tremendous. But, I miss how its abstract. Take amanomics' image as an example!

[amanomics]

^^ Thanks Hitanshu for making my pic 'the' example here!

here's another, hope it fits.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4200118031_7eb9e019b3.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

If I think right - he's zoomed IN/out while taking a long exposure thus resulting in the image.

If I am not mistaken, he is not zoomed while taking a long exposure. He has taken two shots.

[amanomics]

If I am not mistaken, he is not zoomed while taking a long exposure. He has taken two shots.

But Ken da how can the trail of lights come if he has taken two seperate shots and stacked on each other??

Although I've never tried, but me too thinks its the long shutter zoom-in/out. Can't think of any other technique where such focus could be maintained.

[hitanshu]

+1.

Its the shape of trail of lights which makes me think of zoom while long exposure!

And the focus in both images of the Gate is crazily spot on!

[KrishnenduKes]

But Ken da how can the trail of lights come if he has taken two seperate shots and stacked on each other??


+1.

Its the shape of trail of lights which makes me think of zoom while long exposure!


Oh yes! My mistake. It IS a zoom!

[amanomics]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4200139819_b2a5748cd4.jpg

[hitanshu]

Dj,

Below are some links of images, where there's a beauty from the pattern but it doesnt make sense by itself - there's no major recognizable image. In your image, India Gate is such a strong symbol that it makes the image unabstract for *me*.

Some nice ones by Sarika:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4139600941/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4140376340/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4086156883/

Other nice ones:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pksswat/4162270502/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4161044266/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/munishk/4111535266/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37190846@N07/3705776649/

[synn]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2576/3968349740_3344cff31a.jpg

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4218901809_dff14a0e0f.jpg

Anvancy

[hitanshu]

what the hellwas that? pic or animation?

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

what the hellwas that? pic or animation?

ofcourse picture.

Anvancy

[hitanshu]

yeah, but friggin crazy. thaa kya?

/of course, me likes!

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

yeah, but friggin crazy. thaa kya?

/of course, me likes!

it were LEDS.

Anvancy

[arijit]

it were LEDS.

Anvancy

i have same set of PS brushes!!!

[Nakul]

Anvancy

Really creative i must admit. The pic has come out really well..

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

i have same set of PS brushes!!!

the real is much different than the brush in PS.:)

Anvancy

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

continuing the series.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4218903591_709d2f3241.jpg

Anvancy

[KrishnenduKes]

continuing the series.

Anvancy

How did you manage that one? A baton with multiple LEDs?

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

How did you manage that one? A baton with multiple LEDs?

a drumming stick with LEDs.
and this was with only one stick.two sticks=better results.
Anvancy

[Ruffryder]

BullsEye!

http://i48.tinypic.com/34zx1e9.jpg

[Vicky]

Take a guess?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4283610313_993345d447_o.jpg

[sumit]

I hope am posting this picture in the right thread :D

Fried fish, anyone?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4292893152_fda9cb57be_o.jpg

[robin234]

Take a guess?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4283610313_993345d447_o.jpg

wires :D

small one stuck together like one :) used in PC etc for internal wiring purpose :)

[Vicky]

wires :D

small one stuck together like one :) used in PC etc for internal wiring purpose :)

Nope!

Autocar India - Jan 2010 Issue:)

Clicked for the side at f/2.8 with extension tube;)

[Nakul]

Nope!

Autocar India - Jan 2010 Issue:)

Clicked for the side at f/2.8 with extension tube;)


ok.. Now that was creative.. :)

[Ruffryder]

Does this qualify here? :)

http://i47.tinypic.com/atuphy.jpg

[vaishak]

Does this qualify here? :)

http://i47.tinypic.com/atuphy.jpg

post that in fish world lol :cool: and ..the photo got lil dullness i guess due to the water!

[Ruffryder]

post that in fish world lol :cool: and ..the photo got lil dullness i guess due to the water!

:) ya man and also could not get the subject to stay still.. lol :p

[vaishak]

:) ya man and also could not get the subject to stay still.. lol :p

hehe ..i love fish's bro ... i use to have so many when i was at home ...gold, fighter . gupy . etc etc ....i was i n love with them ...i still got at home not more but few .white gold n white kissing gorami ..mom take cares of them :D

[Ruffryder]

http://i48.tinypic.com/95zwjm.jpg

[vaishak]

http://i48.tinypic.com/95zwjm.jpg

hey mansoor nice one ....i liked it ..:)...whats that ? any add i guess ?

[Ruffryder]

hey mansoor nice one ....i liked it ..:)...whats that ? any add i guess ?

thanx man! ya its from back of a magzine. A cartier ad.. :)

[vaishak]

thanx man! ya its from back of a magzine. A cartier ad.. :)

thats cool

[amanomics]

one for the day...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4326097270_23f39a5903.jpg

[vaishak]

one for the day...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4326097270_23f39a5903.jpg

wow ...its really nice ,...;looks different

[KrishnenduKes]

one for the day...


I liked this one a lot. Good shot. Good thinking.

[amanomics]

^^^ Thanks Ken da and Vaishak..!

[amanomics]

don't know where else could I post this.. comments welcome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4352287653_62df391fb9.jpg

[amanomics]

Hard Rock Cafe

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4352282063_9d11398456_b.jpg

[hitanshu]

Nice but nothing abstract about it boss!!

Here is stuff I consider as abstract
http://www.flickr.com/photos/munishk/4104609602/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4086156883/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4140376340/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4161044266/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4262277470/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/4363349376/

[amanomics]

^^ Thanks. True.. but yours could go in a thread called "Smoke Photography" and mine could go in "Liqueur Photography", if they existed!

[Bibudesh]

Till date I am clueless. Apparantly even the guys claiming to shoot abstract are unable to define abstract !..

Hitanshu and aman, can you please share you definition of abstract 'precisely'?

[synn]

"Normal subjects shot at unconventional angles, exposures or focal lengths (or a combination of all these) to accentuate specific areas, patterns etc. that lie within them."

That's how I define it.

[hitanshu]

Absolutely. Its when you see the pattern and one is unable to see the whole. Aman's photos are still holistic from that perspective. Here are other non-smoke ones:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/waseemanis/3011700609/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pksswat/3728112377/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nipuntantia/3864888461/

PS: They are not mine. They are from a Delhi Flickr Club's abstract thread. Even there its the same argument constantly!
PPS: a definition from there:

coming to Abstract..... if you look at the works of Picasso, they might not look good to u at all. While making a portrait, he doesnt not try to capture the features of the face...he tries to capture the features of the personality, the mind.... So his portrait doesnt depict the face, it depicts the mind of the model..... the thought that the painter gets is depicted. Thats what Abstract is all about. Many times its just the colours that attract you. And there are many contemporary painters who just throw a few colours and call it an abstract..... and leave the viewer confused. U will get to see many good(and not so good) abstract paintings in the exhibitions

[Bibudesh]

"Normal subjects shot at unconventional angles, exposures or focal lengths (or a combination of all these) to accentuate specific areas, patterns etc. that lie within them."

That's how I define it.

Ok I am 10% clear. Still the definition is a little blur. Many more subjects falls into this category.
Can a wide angled portrait considered as abstract ?
... Correct me if I am wrong. If I take a wide angled portrait of a convict in a jail, underexposing the shot, is that an abstract?

[synn]

Ask yourself, "Why not"?

When you're seeing something from a perspective that's different from the accepted "Conventional" one, it's an abstract capture.

The beautiful thing about photography is that once you know the rules, you can break them. :)

[amanomics]

The beautiful thing about photography is that once you know the rules, you can break them. :)

...and that's all I understood!

Define "abstract"?.. I can't! Its abstract! :D

[vitesh]

Does this qualify here :)
http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af126/viteshkohli/IMG_8325.jpg

[hitanshu]

No way man. Its abundantly clear - abstract kya hua ismein?

Its a lovely perspective and good shot, but nothing more!

[amanomics]

nice... but I think there is a thread named "Still Life", makes more sense there.

[Bibudesh]

An honest observation. I think there are not more than 2 to 3 guys in this forum who actually know the meaning of abstracts.

[hitanshu]

Ummm, i don't recall the last photo on this thread which was truly an abstract masterpiece. As opposed to the gems being regularly posted by Vicky, Surya, Synn (when he wakes up), Robin, Sunny, Ken da and Aryan!

[Vicky]

An honest observation. I think there are not more than 2 to 3 guys in this forum who actually know the meaning of abstracts.

I'm not too sure either:o

Do any of these belong here?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4283610313_993345d447_o.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

I'm not too sure either:o

Do any of these belong here?


First one definitely! :)

[Aryan]

One abstract shot from my end:

http://i44.tinypic.com/21owmqt.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

One abstract shot from my end:


Very well done. Now how did you do this one!!!

[Aryan]

;)

Another one from my end:

Ying and Yang - the good and evil side of it...
http://i44.tinypic.com/34pgjty.jpg

[robin234]

good stuff bobby in b/w haridwar ??

[Aryan]

Thanks Robin. :) No Haridwar, this photo was clicked in saadi Dilli (at India Gate!)... :D

[KrishnenduKes]

;)

Another one from my end:

Ying and Yang - the good and evil side of it

Another great shot. You are becoming the king of the abstract section!

Thanks Robin. :) No Haridwar, this photo was clicked in saadi Dilli (at India Gate!)... :D

Where did you get those reds at India Gate?

[Aryan]

Another great shot. You are becoming the king of the abstract section!



Where did you get those reds at India Gate?
Thanks Dada. :D

Those red hues are from the different lamp-posts (the lights reflected on the water) and the India Gate lights as well! :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Those red hues are from the different lamp-posts (the lights reflected on the water) and the India Gate lights as well! :)

Can't see any Metadata on that photograph! I suppose it was on slow speed. How did you manage to keep the sharpness?

[hitanshu]

Nice stuff vicky and aryan!

[Aryan]

@Ken Da: Here is the EXIF data:

Aperture: F4
Shutter Speed: 1/6 seconds
Focal Length - 122mm (shot with the Canon EF 70-200mm f4L Non-IS USM)
ISO: 400

Just tried to keep the hands as steady as I possibly could. :)

@Tau: Thanks. :)

[KrishnenduKes]

@Ken Da: Here is the EXIF data:

Aperture: F4
Shutter Speed: 1/6 seconds
Focal Length - 122mm (shot with the Canon EF 70-200mm f4L Non-IS USM)
ISO: 400

Just tried to keep the hands as steady as I possibly could. :)


For that kind of a shutter speed, you have amazing steady hands and the water is amazingly still too! :D :D :D

[hitanshu]

Very good shot - you are truly becoming awesome. Wonder how you manage this!

The only other person i've met so far who can take 1/2 s shots of water handheld (ofc with tammy 17-50 f2.8!). I'd be dead afraid of you folks ever taking up shooting for a sport :p

[Vicky]

Two from me..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4538161554_6f5ced31af_o.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4538161550_1f37867b8e_o.jpg

[Aryan]

@Tau: Nothing like that, I reckon we must go for a photo-walk sometime soon, would be a good learning experience for all of us. :)

@Vicky: Lovely textures. :)

[Aryan]

Another abstract from my side.

Blurs abound!
http://i43.tinypic.com/ieduon.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Two from me..


I liked the 2nd one more!

Another abstract from my side.

Blurs abound!

Interesting shot. What was it that was creating such a bokeh?

[Aryan]

Interesting shot. What was it that was creating such a bokeh?

Nothing dada! :D I just manually focussed the lens to some distant lights, till I got it perfectly out of focus!

[KrishnenduKes]

Nothing dada! :D I just manually focussed the lens to some distant lights, till I got it perfectly out of focus!

Thanks!

I was kinda perplexed at the perfect rounds!

[Aryan]

A couple of additions from my end, for this thread. :)

Getting close and 'personal' - the photo shows the detailed design on a paper glass of aerated drinks, served at KFC!
http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/562/Abs_1.jpg

A Picture of many colors proclaims images of many Thoughts - a few lights portray a beautiful combination of colors, thrown Out Of Focus.
http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/562/Abs_2.jpg

[hitanshu]

Beautiful. That's another area you've conquered my man!

[Technocrat]

I am unable to see any pics posted by Aryan off late, just FYI I can view images from Flickr & picasa but most other image hosting sites are blocked :(

[Aryan]

I am unable to see any pics posted by Aryan off late, just FYI I can view images from Flickr & picasa but most other image hosting sites are blocked :(
Please try and have a look at the photographs now, Techno. I have reloaded the photographs to thePin gallery now. I hope they are visible now? :)

[Technocrat]

Thanks a lot Aryan, I can view your images now :)

I liked the Colors wala pic :)

[Bibudesh]

Contrary!..

The dexterous 'M'ars and gaucherie 'V'enus

(Hey m not a sexist pls!.)

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/S_3urB7yZaI/AAAAAAAAFV4/sJRv2gVWfJE/s800/DSC_4981.jpg

[hitanshu]

Nicely composed but it just ain't abstract enough really. Still life is more like it.

[KrishnenduKes]

Nicely composed but it just ain't abstract enough really. Still life is more like it.

I agree there

[Bibudesh]

I agree there

Time to go back to school :) :(

[Deltaone]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/MasterMD/IMG_0566_DXO.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Wow! That is abstract enough to be totally incomprehensible! :)

[Cyclops]

My First Abstract Submission:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3431057737_0c1cfea531.jpg

[hitanshu]

Nahi yaar. No abstract. Interesting frame but it becomes abstract when the identity itself is not clear.

[KrishnenduKes]

My First Abstract Submission:


This is not abstract. This is very real! :)

[Cyclops]

Thanks Hitanshu & Kenda. I think I need to work on getting abstracts clearer and better. :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks Hitanshu & Kenda. I think I need to work on getting abstracts clearer and better. :)

Normally abstracts are not very clear. They are very vague! :)

[boygoku]

My contribution
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1182/4723627742_f5f8aa88c5_b.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

My contribution

An abstract treatment. Else the subject is pretty clear. However I must add that I did not much like the treatment. I feel that it has become very loud!

[synn]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4759723334_16d03c5f1d_z_d.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@synn: Abstract? No! Good photograph? Yes! :)

[synn]

Haha I know it isn't exactly "Abstract", but I couldn't find a more suitable thread to post it in.

[Bibudesh]

Fear

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TD3Qcnb47iI/AAAAAAAAFco/kahKBqeYAUg/s800/_DSC6962.jpg

Exif
ISO 200
Shutter- 1/320
aperture f/4
WB- Cloudy

Peace

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_U5QmawFlv_k/TD3QcgYyDII/AAAAAAAAFcs/9b4WJzrncPU/s800/_DSC6964.jpg

Exif-
ISO 200
Shutter- 6 sec
aperture f/4
WB- Cloudy

Both the shots were taken using the Nikkor 12-24mm + Nikon D300

[KrishnenduKes]

Fear

Peace


Both the shots were taken using the Nikkor 12-24mm + Nikon D300

Wow! It can't get more abstract than this!

[amby]

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_sW7mkpT4Mh4/TD9ZsWEFeuI/AAAAAAAAAnk/L3cJnoPzZys/s640/DSCN0005%20copy.jpg

[hitanshu]

Creative angle maybe - but no abstract.

[roschmann27]

one from my side-newly acquired 1000D!lot to learn

http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1456&d=1279268772

[boygoku]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4817612275_049c968b4e_b.jpg

[roschmann27]

try to guess what it is....(most of you will be right...any way,,,)

[Aryan]

@Bibu: Nice and precise! :D :D :D

[veereshai]

Bibudesh,
Very nice! Creative indeed :).

I see some definitions of abstract as un-identifiable objects. Umm, not sure if that's the right definition. Anyways, does this qualify? It's a water lily, but I have categorized it as a floral abstract.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4819095906_9386d11d98_z.jpg

[Bibudesh]

@Bibu: Nice and precise! :D :D :D

Thanks BUddy.
Wow! It can't get more abstract than this!
Thanks Ken :-)

Bibudesh,
Very nice! Creative indeed :).



Thanks Veeresh.

[roschmann27]

any comments at my attempt?:(

[Bibudesh]

any comments at my attempt?:(

I always read this and always feel like replying but I dunno y I was not replying.
Your shot is not abstract. And even kept in a different category say still ife, then the shot is not good. Sorry if I sound harsh and straight.

It lacks basics, and I recommend you to jot down yourself what is missing and what has went wrong. This is the best way to learn if you really want to learn.

Sorry if I sound repeating, whenever you are unable to make it whether your shot is good or not then open flickr and check the photographs taken by some great photographers. See whats good in there and y is that good. What is that you photo lacks compared to that one u see on flickr. If not flickr then check some good photographs taken by our friends in t-pin only.

If you are able to make difference between a good and a bad photograph then only you can call yourself a photographer.

You have 1000D, its a great cam and can do wonders if used in a right way. You have to yourself recognize that 'right way'. Here u'll get hints not the chapters to study.

I hope you dont take me wrongly.

[synn]

Bibudesh,
Very nice! Creative indeed :).

I see some definitions of abstract as un-identifiable objects. Umm, not sure if that's the right definition. Anyways, does this qualify? It's a water lily, but I have categorized it as a floral abstract.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4819095906_9386d11d98_z.jpg


Love it. :)

[hitanshu]

Veeresh - this is another revelation like your prev shot!

[roschmann27]

@bibudesh- thanks man! will keep in mind...

[powerslave]

Bibudesh,
Very nice! Creative indeed :).

I see some definitions of abstract as un-identifiable objects. Umm, not sure if that's the right definition. Anyways, does this qualify? It's a water lily, but I have categorized it as a floral abstract.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4819095906_9386d11d98_z.jpg
That's beautiful.

[dipdawiz]

a shot taken in Pondicherry (some beach I forgot :) )

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XSaGloPpFXs/S1BGRQB5JaI/AAAAAAAAM-I/YhqXjc4OqEQ/s640/P1022827.JPG

[hitanshu]

Still life. Not abstract. me likes otherwise - nicely done. lots of nice shots from you across threads :)

[robin234]

try to guess what it is....(most of you will be right...any way,,,)

what is this man :mad:


see this http://photography24seven.com/15-fine-flickr-examples-of-abstract-photography/

[roschmann27]

@robin-its actually spots on head of elephant....-my bad i got abstract photography in the wrong way!

[KrishnenduKes]

a shot taken in Pondicherry (some beach I forgot :) )


Beach, still life, but not abstract!

[Vicky]

Another one from the archives:)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4857218818_ccb1599ee7_o.jpg

Its a canon Lens cap at 2x life size magnification, shot with the 28mm FD reversed on the 400D:)

[KrishnenduKes]

Its a canon Lens cap at 2x life size magnification, shot with the 28mm FD reversed on the 400D:)

Excuse me!!! This is not a Lens cap! Can't be!!!

[dipdawiz]

Beach, still life, but not abstract!

yea sorry abt that... I understood that bit later... but by then I posted... :o

[dipdawiz]

But this will I hope :)

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XSaGloPpFXs/TFmVNcN463I/AAAAAAAANcY/j1uphs9hi0g/s640/PA312046.JPG

This is a 20 watt bulb in a red glass light shade and the black background is nothing but a navy blue table cloth

[hitanshu]

Bang on - Full marks. quite jjinga. me likes!!

[roschmann27]

I am not still sure this is abstract or not....stripes on a zebra





http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1592&stc=1&d=1280944843

[Nakul]

But this will I hope :)

This is a 20 watt bulb in a red glass light shade and the black background is nothing but a navy blue table cloth

Good one !!

[hitanshu]

Rosch - your pic is okay but majorly OOF. Seen in some other pics as well. Maybe cheap UV lenses?

[roschmann27]

its not the lens- it might be me-see my signature for my tools info

[hitanshu]

sorry i meant ilters..

[roschmann27]

yes
i use UV filter(350rs)

[amvj]

Wooden ceiling - Palakkad, Kerala.

http://i51.tinypic.com/k9hymu.jpg

[hitanshu]

Nice but just not abstract man.

[amvj]

Nice but just not abstract man.

Thanks but don't know where to post it :(
Any suggestions ? Initially I thought posting at the architecture thread would be appropriate but that thread is only having photographs of building's 'external' structure and hence posted it here.

On a wooden door [Teak] of a house in Palakkad, Kerala. The thickness of the door is staggering and seems it weigh several kilos. Its hundreds of years old.
http://i56.tinypic.com/10p4lt4.jpg

[robin234]

not sure if that qualifies to be abstract since I can make out what it is :|


too harsh light on the subject.

[Devaiah PA]

I took this photo when I traveled through time....
http://www.thephotographer.in/darkroom/attachment.php?attachmentid=1845&stc=1&d=1285471097

[amvj]

Shadows

http://i51.tinypic.com/29tz46.jpg

Its my cat and me. Don't know where to put it.

[hitanshu]

erm , isnt that like OOF? what's in focus anyways boss? Not anywhere in your normal league!

[amvj]

@Hitanshu: The emphasis is on the shadow. Its only a shadow and whats the point of focusing it. Also there is no distraction in this photo and the shadow is clear despite the softness. Its a different type photo which I never took. The photo tells the story, isn't it ? ;)

Instead of looking at the quality of the photograph, I would like to see the different way of looking at it.

Another one
http://i55.tinypic.com/2rxgqxu.jpg

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

Interesting Gokul.Like the textures!

Anvancy

[hitanshu]

hey amvj,

That was for bibudesh. Got your pic just fine - when I posted - your pic didnt load :D
but yes, your is nice - abstract, nice shadow on the floor and i cant really guess what it is - good stuff!!

[amvj]

^ Thanks Anvancy and Hitanshu
@Hitanshu: sorry for all the blah blah blah...;)

[Bibudesh]

hey amvj,

That was for bibudesh. Got your pic just fine - when I posted - your pic didnt load :D
but yes, your is nice - abstract, nice shadow on the floor and i cant really guess what it is - good stuff!!

Which ? Where ? What ? How ? :o:confused:

[hitanshu]

"Normal subjects shot at unconventional angles, exposures or focal lengths (or a combination of all these) to accentuate specific areas, patterns etc. that lie within them."

That's how I define it.

Here's a good example:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/happysoul/5033402879/

"Texture - Wood Wall at Naggar Castle". Who'd have thunk it!!

[amvj]

Silver Lamps

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/5139876038_8891c30228_b.jpg

[Aryan]

I am not one hundred percent sure whether the following image classifies as an 'abstract' or not, but posting it here nonetheless.

The beautiful 18th Century textures that graces the walls...

http://i52.tinypic.com/2qsctow.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

I am not one hundred percent sure whether the following image classifies as an 'abstract' or not, but posting it here nonetheless.

The beautiful 18th Century textures that graces the walls...


Looks good here. Abstract enough. What is it?

[Shabbar]

Looks good here. Abstract enough. What is it?

It looks like the inside design/carving of a dome.

Nice click Aryan.

[Aryan]

Looks good here. Abstract enough. What is it?

It looks like the inside design/carving of a dome.

Nice click Aryan.

The textures found on the walls of the Safdarjung Tomb area, Ken Da.

[KrishnenduKes]

The textures found on the walls of the Safdarjung Tomb area, Ken Da.

But of course. These are Mokarna or Muqarna in Islamic architecture. How could I miss it. Initially I thought that this was made of wood. Damn, missed this one!

[amvj]

Decorative lamp between beams

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5242/5288621552_0e015e67f8_z.jpg

[amvj]

ceiling lights

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5288794262_2dcef49a0e_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5123/5288794260_43be21fb83_z.jpg

[hitanshu]

amvj,

this is not really abstract in the sense of the term. You can read the discussion a few pages before!

[KrishnenduKes]

Decorative lamp between beams



ceiling lights



amvj,

this is not really abstract in the sense of the term. You can read the discussion a few pages before!

I found the first one to be quite abstract. Don't you think?

[hitanshu]

oh yes - I was responding for the temple lights. first is decently abstract actually.

waise http://www.flickr.com/photos/aruzia/sets/72157603860645486/ is my gold standard.

[amvj]

Reading the discussions which are few pages back ;)

[arijit]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs776.ash1/166626_1726332114410_1121619145_32005024_3305704_n .jpg

[hitanshu]

specs case? me likes.

[aditya]

is this abstract ?

http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd513/aditya_r_bhardwaj/IMG_5231-Copy-1.jpg

[hitanshu]

no ways my man.

[KrishnenduKes]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs776.ash1/166626_1726332114410_1121619145_32005024_3305704_n .jpg

Liking this one.

no ways my man.

I totally agree.

[ashishtamhane]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jrzhCznH-sY/TaVInLWqWAI/AAAAAAAAAC0/6Cuc-1t4Cgo/s1600/FlowerAgainstWall.jpg

[nelson_sanjoy]

Abstract ??? Really ?

[hitanshu]

Nothing abstract about it. Whatsoever.

@Ken da - I think we need some sticky thread on this abstract business. Far too many people confuse abstracts - no?

[ashishtamhane]

I was actually confused where to place this photograph at the start. At first I was thinking of posting it in the Still Photography section but changed my mind thinking that it would be better placed in the Abstract section. Unfortunately I was wrong.:o

An accurate definition of Abstract Photography would surely help here.

[KrishnenduKes]

Nothing abstract about it. Whatsoever.

@Ken da - I think we need some sticky thread on this abstract business. Far too many people confuse abstracts - no?

I was actually confused where to place this photograph at the start. At first I was thinking of posting it in the Still Photography section but changed my mind thinking that it would be better placed in the Abstract section. Unfortunately I was wrong.:o

An accurate definition of Abstract Photography would surely help here.

This is an age old discussion and we are yet to come up with a logical conclusion.

[ashishtamhane]

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/590/Chair.jpg

Does this qualify for an Abstract?

[KrishnenduKes]

Does this qualify for an Abstract?

Kinda qualifies.

[Bibudesh]

This is an age old discussion and we are yet to come up with a logical conclusion.

This is getting Nostalgic :-D

[Vicky]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6177/6195367385_57cbea5469_o.jpg

[robin234]

I can clearly make out that its a underpass :P

[KrishnenduKes]

I can clearly make out that its a underpass :P

But I would say that this is an excellent creative attempt at shooting abstract.

[Vicky]

But I would say that this is an excellent creative attempt at shooting abstract.

Thanks Ken!

[Vicky]

Is this Abstract enough for this thread?
I'm always getting this wrong... but that shouldn't stop me from trying..

Abstract
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6219899996_d773ca532f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6219899996/)
Abstract (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6219899996/) by Viky's (http://www.flickr.com/people/vikash49/), on Flickr

[KrishnenduKes]

Is this Abstract enough for this thread?
I'm always getting this wrong... but that shouldn't stop me from trying..

Abstract


I think so.

Looks more like a painting. Again good creative work.

(Another person in the wrong profession I believe!)

[shreeda]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6229653988_350cd09cbe_z.jpg

Hope this qualifies here. I couldn't find a better place.

[KrishnenduKes]

Hope this qualifies here. I couldn't find a better place.

There is light painting thread somewhere.

[shreeda]

There is light painting thread somewhere.

Found it. It was under "Professional Photographers and their Works" and that's why I missed it.

[hitanshu]

Vicky,

This abstract is REALLY well done. Kudos. What is it, really?

[Vicky]

I think so.

Looks more like a painting. Again good creative work.

(Another person in the wrong profession I believe!)

Vicky,

This abstract is REALLY well done. Kudos. What is it, really?

Thanks guys...

This is what it really is...

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6106/6219900004_09c13988aa_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6219900004/)
IMG_2242 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6219900004/) by Viky's (http://www.flickr.com/people/vikash49/), on Flickr

The orange bokeh is from a gulmohar tree laden with flowers behind the coconut tree.

Thats the view from the balcony of our new home:)

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks guys...


Thats the view from the balcony of our new home:)

Congratulations!

[robin234]

But I would say that this is an excellent creative attempt at shooting abstract.

Infact its an abstract because as far I can understand abstract is about shapes ,objects ,hidden subject ;)


Well done Vikcy Boi :D

[robin234]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6241437880_7b9dc3bc1b_z.jpg
Web of colours

[Vicky]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6241437880_7b9dc3bc1b_z.jpg
Web of colours

Wow! Whatever it it, I love it!

[KrishnenduKes]

Web of colours

Wow! Lovely. I am floored.

Cannot get more abstract than this.

Wow! Whatever it it, I love it!

True!

[Shabbar]

I know what it is

A riot of colors :) . Looks so nice

[powerslave]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6241437880_7b9dc3bc1b_z.jpg
Web of colours

Looks like the colorful "wind chakra" toy kids have. Very nicely done!

[srikeerthi]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6216/6241437880_7b9dc3bc1b_z.jpg
Web of colours
Stunning!!!

[KrishnenduKes]

Looks like the colorful "wind chakra" toy kids have. Very nicely done!

That is probably true.

[shreeda]

Web of colours
Wow! Amazing!

[synn]

That was indeed pretty sweet...

[hitanshu]

You crazy mad scientist - u did it again robin :D

[robin234]

thanks a ton guys ::)

[Devaiah PA]

Abhinav,

Nice postings from you these days.

[KrishnenduKes]

Abhinav,

Nice postings from you these days.

Yes! But I guess you are joking. :)

[Vicky]

One more..

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6219900022_89d368c1dd_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6219900022/)
Lines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikash49/6219900022/) by Viky's (http://www.flickr.com/people/vikash49/), on Flickr

[Aryan]

Abstraction is 'real' and beautiful; probably more real than reality itself - a close up of a hand made lamp, provides for an absolutely beautiful, and abstract design. :)

© 2011 Bobby Roy Photography
(http://www.Facebook.com/BobbyRoyPhotography)

http://i53.tinypic.com/2a9ptg3.jpg

[shreeda]

Abstraction is 'real' and beautiful; probably more real than reality itself - a close up of a hand made lamp, provides for an absolutely beautiful, and abstract design. :)

© 2011 Bobby Roy Photography
(http://www.Facebook.com/BobbyRoyPhotography)



OMG! That's awesome! This thread is heating up quite a bit :)

[nelson_sanjoy]

Abstraction is 'real' and beautiful; probably more real than reality itself - a close up of a hand made lamp, provides for an absolutely beautiful, and abstract design. :)



Great abstract!!!

[Aryan]

@Shreeda & Nelson: Thank you, friends. :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Abstraction is 'real' and beautiful; probably more real than reality itself - a close up of a hand made lamp, provides for an absolutely beautiful, and abstract design. :)



Superb!

Can't get more abstract than this.

[Aryan]

Superb!

Can't get more abstract than this.
Thank you, dada. :)

[ashishtamhane]

Abstraction is 'real' and beautiful; probably more real than reality itself - a close up of a hand made lamp, provides for an absolutely beautiful, and abstract design. :)



Still searching for my fallen jaw!

[Aryan]

@Ashish: :D

Another one from my end.

Singing with the Wind.

I was standing at the balcony of a double storey building when I looked down and spotted the grass below. They were dark green in colour, and because of the slight wind that was blowing, they were 'singing' with the wind.

I backed up a couple of steps, and created this photograph looking through the glass window. An otherwise 'simple' (and perhaps uninteresting) subject turns out to be a colorful abstract filled with certain colorful design elements, when seen just that wee bit 'differently'. :) ♥

© 2011 Bobby Roy Photography
http://www.Facebook.com/BobbyRoyPhotography

http://i51.tinypic.com/33k7i11.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@Ashish: :D

Another one from my end.

Singing with the Wind.

Another nice warm abstract. Reminds me of the Impressionist painters.

Good work.

[ashishtamhane]

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/590/DiwaliAKAbstract.jpg

The Third Dimension!

(Hope this is Abstract enough!)

[KrishnenduKes]

The Third Dimension!

(Hope this is Abstract enough!)

Definitely!

I have no clue as to what this could be!!!

[ashishtamhane]

Definitely!

I have no clue as to what this could be!!!

That's reassuring to know!

Well this is called an 'Akash Kandil' in Marathi, which means a Lantern. It is a decorative piece used in Diwali festival. An electric incandescent light bulb is mounted inside this lantern and this whole setup is hung up and lit outside the house.

[KrishnenduKes]

That's reassuring to know!

Well this is called an 'Akash Kandil' in Marathi, which means a Lantern. It is a decorative piece used in Diwali festival. An electric incandescent light bulb is mounted inside this lantern and this whole setup is hung up and lit outside the house.

Akash Kandil!

Thanks for the description.

[ashishtamhane]

Akash Kandil!

Thanks for the description.

Sure!

Its heaven here in Nashik, Maharashtra right now will all houses sporting chains of lights and these 'Akash Kandils' and with the winter making its presence stronger, roaming at 12 in the night with the Camera is sheer bliss! :)

[amby]

Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6221/6312135798_e9e7dbfaf4_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6311616721_a2dfd5b6c7_z.jpg

[anirban]

Long, long time, but finally, a post!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qfFLwysLltE/Tr0pf7p40QI/AAAAAAAAAwA/R7IYHohMXCI/s1600/IMG_2401.JPG

[ashishtamhane]

Long, long time, but finally, a post!


And a good one at that!

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/590/AbstractFlower.jpg

A little bit of abstraction from me too.

[powerslave]

Long, long time, but finally, a post!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qfFLwysLltE/Tr0pf7p40QI/AAAAAAAAAwA/R7IYHohMXCI/s1600/IMG_2401.JPG

Nice abstract.

[KrishnenduKes]

A little bit of abstraction from me too.

Hardly!

Nice abstract.

Yes.

[ashishtamhane]

Hardly!


:P :P There we go again! Abstract, not abstract!

[anirban]

Thanks Ashish, powerslave and Krishnendu sir!

In my humble opinion, abstract is something in which the subject is not identifiable easily (or at first glance). I think, Ashish, your shot might be suited more to the Potpourri thread.

[anirban]

Another one for today :)
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bnJY-_SD-BU/TsPmLVEZV4I/AAAAAAAAAx0/fnemR6FeGZo/s640/IMG_2445.JPG

[powerslave]

Yes! That is an abstract well done.