Seeing the abstract

Seeing the Abstract

Removing context

Camera conveys intrigue

Eye and mind wonder

Abstract images show something different to the viewer than what was in front of the camera.

Agave

Fear And Anger

Abstract images can convey emotion without distraction of a subject. In the historic days of December 2020 and January 2021, I re-processed this slot canyon image to convey the fear and anger I felt.

Sandstone

Little Wild Horse canyon area, Utah

Sandstone

San Raphael Reef area, Utah

Rainbow Eucalyptus

This is the non-abstract image of the tree from which the next images were taken by moving the camera during exposure

Rainbow Eucalyptus abstract 1

Rainbow Eucalyptus Abstract 2

Rainbow Eucalyptus Abstract 3

Rainbow Eucalyptus Abstract 4

Abstract Fireweeds

Orchid colored fireweed blossoms are lost against the lodgepole pine branches in this non-abstracted image,. The following images are made with camera motion during exposure. Big Hole River Montana

Fireweed abstract 1

Fireweed abstract 2

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