I personally like this one very much because how the grass is invading the bricks’ space is really creative.

This one is well done but the shape is circle in a circle.

This one was taken at the hallway going out to the field from cafe.

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I couldnt rotate this picture, so if you look side ways it fits the template well.

This is the floor of my house

This is taken outside on the grass field beside the cafe.

There are multiple patterns like this on a keyboard

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There aren’t that much of dots but it fits the pattern well

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Took this last week when I was waiting for my school photo to be taken. The sofa in upper gallery.

This was taken at my home on my old desk. the rubber part and the wood part meets

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This is the light on my wall.

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This is my bed sheet.

In this photo, I think the photographer focused mainly on lines, shape, and color, when these three elements are put together in this photo, the visual effects are very unreal.

I would give this photo a title named:”a dying pupil”. First, because of the eye-catching combination of the formal elements. A circle, lines, if you see these two elements seperately, it wouldn’t be rather “surprising”, yet if you be creative and combine them together, you can eventually have a photo like this. The unique and creative combination of shape and lines has created a photo that somehow looks like an extreme close-up of a pupil. That’s why I would call it a pupil for the title. I also said that the pupil is “dying”, mainly because of the color tone. It has a greyish black and white color tone, which gives us a rusty, old, and decaying feeling. Therefore, I will name this photo “a dying pupil”

The use of formal elements in this photo is very delicate and careful. With the circle in the middle, countless lines are beaming towards it, which creates a very interesting visual effect, which is that, when you look at the photo, you can see the objects, elements very big or very small, both looks very natural. Lastly, the elements are carefully positioned in order to give us a feeling of organization and carefulness when the photo was taken.

Albert Renger-Patzsch, “Fungi Lepiota procera”,https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/285659.

The phrase Formal Elements in photography refers to the fundamental components that make up an image. Understanding these elements helps photographers create more compelling and visually engaging photographs. The six primary formal elements often discussed are line, shape, pattern, texture, tone, and focus.

1. Line

Description: Lines can guide the viewer’s eye through a photograph and can create a sense of movement or direction. They can be straight, curved, diagonal, or implied.

Example: A photograph of a winding road can emphasize lines. For instance, Ansel Adams’ “The Tetons and Snake River” showcases strong leading lines created by the river.

Citation: Adams, A. (1942). The Tetons and Snake River.

2. Shape

Description: Shapes are defined areas created by lines or color. They can be geometric (squares and circles) or organic (irregular shapes found in nature).

Example: A photograph of a leaf can emphasize organic shapes. For instance, Georgia O’Keeffe’s floral photographs highlight the shapes of petals.

Citation: O’Keeffe, G. (1920). Black Iris III.

3. Pattern

Description: Patterns occur when elements repeat in a predictable manner, creating a sense of rhythm and harmony.

Example: A photograph of tiled floors demonstrates pattern. For example, Henri Cartier-Bresson’s street photography often captures patterns in urban environments.

Citation: Cartier-Bresson, H. (1952). Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare.

4. Texture

Description: Texture refers to the surface quality of an object, which can be seen or felt. It adds depth and interest to photographs.

Example: A close-up of tree bark emphasizes texture. An image by Edward Weston, such as his studies of peppers, illustrates texture beautifully.

Citation: Weston, E. (1930). Pepper No. 30.

5. Tone

Description: Tone refers to the lightness or darkness of an image, which can affect mood and depth. It is crucial in black-and-white photography.

Example: A dramatic black-and-white portrait can emphasize tone. Richard Avedon’s portraits often showcase strong tonal contrasts.

Citation: Avedon, R. (1965). In the American West.

6. Focus

Description: Focus determines what is sharp in an image and can direct the viewer’s attention to specific details or subjects.

Example: A macro photograph of a flower can highlight focus. For instance, a close-up shot by Thomas Shahan emphasizes the details in the petals.

Citation: Shahan, T. (2013). Macro Photography of Insects.

Can an image show just one element at a time?

While an image can emphasize a single formal element, it is rare for a photograph to showcase only one element in isolation. Most images will inherently include multiple elements, as they interact and complement each other. For example, a photograph focusing on texture may also contain lines and shapes, as those elements are often intertwined in the composition. Highlighting one element can be the main intent, but the presence of others usually adds to the overall richness and complexity of the image.

Abstraction Photography to me is a style that emphasizes the use of shapes, colors, textures, and especially patterns to create images that may not represent reality in a literal sense.

Instead of focusing on recognizable subjects, abstraction photography invites viewers to engage with the visual elements themselves, provoking emotional responses and encouraging personal interpretation.

By isolating forms and employing unique perspectives, this approach transforms ordinary scenes into thought-provoking compositions that challenge conventional perceptions of photography.

I think abstract photography is good photography that you cannot understand without context.

Abstraction photos and art pieces can have very philosophical titles, and hidden meanings inside them. While taking abstract photos, it is not just randomly taking  photos of things. The elements inside the photo can be random, but the intentions, and context should have a meaning within, or else it would not be called abstraction, it would simply just be a photo taken “accidentally” with no meaning.

The elements in abstract photography should create visual effects, or things that doesn’t occur in the real world, with the things that are in our real world, eventually giving us that illusion like it is unreal.

To conclude, abstract photography should always have a meaning within it, eventhough the elements are random, nor unorganized.