Initial Thoughts:
This unit strongly intrigues me because I was never really exposed to abstract photography before and the 4 images on the DX post seem very interesting and different from my previous understanding of photography.
What do you think is meant by: “Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element.”
From my first impression of abstract photography. I think this statement means that the most interesting element of abstract photography is not what is physically included in the picture, but instead, the thoughts and emotions the picture evokes in the audience.
What I want to know about abstract photography:
- Since abstract is in its name, are there no rules for abstract photography?
- Is there any relation between abstract art and abstract photography?
What I learned from the video:
- It isn’t easy to abstract something
- Abstract techniques have developed rapidly over time: Plane photos were considered abstract in the past because planes were rarer than now.
- Some abstract techniques are blowing things up and utilizing reflections.
Definition of Abstract Photography:
Images in which the subject is not the most interesting element.