Abstract photography … is a means of depicting a visual image that does not have an immediate association with the object world and that has been created through the use of photographic equipment, processes or materials. Wikipedia
This includes:
- move the camera to create blur (zoom, move up or down, rotate the camera)
- zoom in to capture details of an image
- shoot through something
- post process
- photograph smoke, bokeh, light trails
Here are some great tutorials and inspiration:
9 Tips for Capturing Stunning Abstract Images
Cynthia Watkins’ inspiring image ‘Crazed Grevillea’ by was the winner of our last competition. You can achieve this sort of abstract effect in photoshop by experimenting with filters.
Here are some examples of that sort from our cluster gallery:
You have until next Tuesday to upload your image to Cluster. Members have all been sent an invitation to join and most have done so already. If you have any trouble feel free to email Esther. We also encourage you to leave encouraging comments for other members.
I would love to receive your suggestions/requests for future challenges. Please leave them as a comment under the challenge notification in Cluster or Facebook.
We will also post this competition on our “Friends of BCC” Facebook group so our friends can still participate by sharing their images on Facebook.
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