Abstract photography consists of images created using photography materials and equipment that don’t have an immediate association with the physical world.
Sally
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious" - Albert Einstein
Abstract photography can be defined as capturing images in which the subject isn’t the most interesting element. Albert Renger-Patzsch and Aaron Siskind photographed the ordinary to reveal their beauty. Uta Barth reversed the typical use of the camera, shooting out of focus and Andreas Gursky photographs the repetition of elements. During this unit, you will investigate appropriate examples of abstract photography and respond in your own way.
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”?
Abstract composition means focusing on basic elements instead of realistic representations of the scenery in front of you.
It means that there are many interesting elements besides the subject in abstract photography.
Referencing the picture above entitled “Wrong!” Can a ‘bad’ picture ever be ‘great’? – How important is context in photography?
Context can ease the photographer’s load of wanting to get a specific message across, and elevate the viewer’s willingness to see the picture’s beauty as objective fact. This is especially important if the images were taken with the intention of forming a narrative.
A bad picture can turn into a great picture by fixing the broken rules of photography.
When you blog you create posts and posts are categorised according to your subject. Some categories have already been set up for you. If you need more categories you can add them as needed. It’s important that your posts have the following:
- An engaging title – this should not include the name of the subject since this is referenced in the category.
- Body – this is where you share your learning. This can include text, images, embedded videos from Dragons’ Tube or elsewhere. You should always consider how your post looks to your audience. Is it engaging? Do they want to keep reading?
- Category – select one that has been set for you or add a new category. Posts can have more than one category e.g. Humanities and Myself as a Learner
Click on the images below to learn more about blogging:
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- How do I make a Post?
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- How do I upload media?
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- How do I embed Media from Dragons’ Tube?
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- How do I add new categories?
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