What about stretching the rules a bit today? Of course not abstract, but important in my life. I proudly present you my muse and the rule breaker of the project: Toffi the always hungry black cat! (Day 502/365)
Tag: Black and White
Abstract Black and White Photography from the 365 days abstract photography project on abstract365.de
Realism
365 days ago I had lunch with a friend at the Blautalcenter, a big shopping mall in Ulm. I’m sure that those who know this mall will be surprised when they see this picture, because it is of course not Read More
Start over
365 days ago I was in Konstanz and met a friend over there. In a small gelateria they had those interesting lamps and light installations. And all those who followed my old 365 project know, that I love to use Read More
Troubling
“What to do if you find yourself stuck in a crack in the ground underneath a giant boulder you can’t move, with no hope of rescue. Consider how lucky you are that life has been good to you so far. Read More
Illusions
On January 19th 2018 I was still travelling, when I stumbled over shadows. And because I like illusions, I decided to share my view with you. 365 days later I am not able to return to the same place, but Read More
Shielded
On January 17th 2018 I started my day strolling around on Facebook. (Guess most of you did forget about Facebook, right?). The first thing I saw when I opened the group Abstract Photography were photoshopped non abstract pictures a member Read More
Dog
“Creatively Approaching Abstract Photography Step 6 – Colour Colour is probably the strongest visual element to an abstract shot, it draws the viewer in and the colour of a subject will immediately inform the viewer as to what they are Read More
Remains
“Creatively Approaching Abstract Photography Step 4 – Pattern & Line The first key element to look at is the pattern and lines within your subject. Look carefully at your subject and consider whether there are any reoccurring shapes or themes Read More
Kiss
Creatively Approaching Abstract Photography “Step 2 – It’s all in the approach So how does one go about taking abstract photographs? The first thing to remember is to keep your eyes open for interesting and engaging subject matter. Whenever I Read More
Abstracat
“Sculptural Effects Explorations of the formal boundaries of photography have led other contemporary artists to create works with three-dimensional and architectonic effects. Wolfgang Tillmans began making his Paper Drop series (2001-08) by crafting simple sculptural forms in photographic paper, exposing Read More
Hairy
If you see something hairy, you are right! And if you see a face somewhere in the middle, well I can see it too. And if you wonder what this is, the answer is simple: a blanket. A hairy one! Read More
The Mummy returns | One year later
As we can see someone did finally clean the window even if I personally did prefer the before to the after shot. But it is probably better now for the image of the office that did move in. At least Read More
The Mummy Returns
On December 13th 2017 I went on with my reading. “Predecessors: The first photographs now seen to have abstract qualities were taken for scientific purposes, and were only later viewed for their artistic merit. In 1842, the American-British scientist John Read More
Tristesse
And because on December 12th 2017 I found an interesting ‘definition’ I started to read again, instead of writing my own. “Definition of Abstract Photography Abstract photography is an ambiguous term, without a commonly accepted definition. Like abstract art, it Read More
High Voltage Panda
“Does Any Abstract Art Exist? Another challenge to defining the nature of abstract photography is that there are some who question whether any art can be abstract. The artist Jean Dubuffet said, “There is no such thing as abstract art, Read More
The Lion
On December 3th 2017 I went on with my reading. “Definition of Abstract Photography: Abstract photography has no definition. But the closest explanation for this term is: The photos and images which are imagined and are not real are termed Read More
Rorschach test
On November 17th 2017 I started my day mopping up the kitchen floor, because my fridge and freezer were broken. When I was done, I took a coffee and looked at all the post-its left on the door. And while Read More
Unfinished
On November 13th 2017 Lou wrote: “Final Thoughts: Recognizability of the object has little to do with abstract photography. The fundamental distinction for me is whether the photographer is presenting the object or another graphical structure to me. Look at Read More
Enter
On November 11th 2017 Lou said: ” Ways to Abstract Photography: Abstraction by Isolation, or Elimination: When looking at an object, you may recognize the possibility of an abstract photograph because some sections of it may present strong lines, texture, Read More
Frozen
Frank was the first to answer on November 6th 2017. He said: “Well; the walls, the cityscape, the portrait, the photos of abstract(?) or not so abstract paintings and that stillife aren’t abstract at all. When it comes to the Read More
Untitled
On November 4th 2017 I had some friends around. In the evening I did open Facebook and looked at my post in the photography discussion group. Beside some more comments about amateurs and some book hints, nothing new. Under the Read More
Swing
Sometimes you can find more then one abstract at the same place. Found this minimal beauty exactly on the same building I used for last years picture. This time its a close up from the facade panelling with shadows and Read More
Don’t follow this path
In the evening of November 2nd 2017 I finally was admitted to some of the new groups. Did choose one talking about photography. Using the topic “general” I posted: “Hello! I an new here and I have a question about Read More
Long time ago
On November 1th 2017 I found the picture of a naïve painting in the abstract photography group. It showed two empty chairs in the corner of a room surrounded by a bleeding heart. Wondering I started to read the comments. Read More
Taped
Having no appointments and still waiting to be admitted to the new groups I wanted to join, on October 31th 2017 I took a Facebook break. Instead I started to cut fabrics for a new artsy patchwork project. While three Read More
“Who shot the sheriff?”
On October 27th 2017 John had an answer. He said: “A house has a concrete and physical existence. You can touch and see it and therefore it is not abstract. The same does apply to shadows and reflections. Abstract means: Read More
Shadow-game
In the afternoon of October 17th 2017 Peter from Berlin, had obviously found where to start. He asked: „Why do you want to know? Study?“. „No, I’m just curious.“ „Me too. You said you learned that ‘definition’ long time ago. Read More