If I were to give a definition of what I think abstract photography is, I would define it as taking photos in interesting and unconventional ways to express a different way of looking at the world and to create visual intrigue and interest. I think that there is often a sense of wonder in abstract photography, where the viewer is exposed to perspectives and interesting moments and details that they would not have noticed previously. Abstract photography also commonly places an emphasis on certain elements of the photo, such as lines, shape, form, or color, instead of any concrete subject. I think that abstract photography could also be more expressive than representative photography, as its interpretive nature of it means that photographers could alter their photos and techniques to make their photos more unique to them, and to take their photos out of the realm of conventional reality.
Annie
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Category: Intro to Digital Photography (page 3 of 3)
What does it mean to take abstract photos? According to the excerpt on DX, “Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element”.
Personally, I believe that this sentence means that abstract photography is the act of showing a new perspective through photography and the taking of photos in unconventional ways, where the focus is placed more on noticing the intricacies and wonder in the world around us than any concrete subject.
I think that this is a very interesting idea, and I look forward to taking my own set of abstract photos to share the things that I find wondrous and amazing in the world. There are so many ways you could experiment with abstract photography – for example, color or lighting – and I’m very excited to learn more!
Can you take a wrong photo? In this blog post, I will present 10 of my best-worst photos that I have taken with the intention of taking the worst photo possible!
But how do you know a photo is “wrong”? For this activity, we as a class came up with several rules (or guidelines) for taking good photos, so that we can figure out exactly how we want to break them. Here are my photos, compiled into a contact sheet with detailed descriptions:
Image above by John Baldessari
Can you take a wrong picture?
I think that while certain pictures are more aesthetically pleasing or meaningful than others, there isn’t really a wrong way to take a picture. What feels “right” to one person might be “wrong” to another, so I don’t think it is possible to take an objectively “wrong” picture.
How is context important in Photography? Reference the picture above in your answer. Does the word “Wrong” make a difference? Why?
Context in photography is very important because understanding the context in which a photo is taken can also help the viewer understand the intent and thought behind the photo. Using the photo above as an example, if the photo was just shown without the text underneath to a viewer with no previous knowledge of John Baldessari and his WRONG pictures, they might just assume that it is a poorly taken photo with an old camera. However, if the text is included, then the viewer will connect the strange-looking photo to the loud “WRONG” underneath and their interpretation of the photo and its meaning will change. The context behind this photo is very integral to its identity and the message that the photographer wanted to convey, and thus it is important to know the context behind a photo to gain a fuller understanding of it.
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