Statement of Intent: Abstract Photography (Working Title: “Fragments of Light, Echoes of Place”)

• Message: My triptych will explore how abstract photography can reveal the hidden beauty of urban and natural environments threatened by overdevelopment. It invites reflection on how we overlook subtle, textural details of our surroundings amid fast-paced, visually cluttered lives—urging a slower, more intentional engagement with the world we risk eroding.
• Audience Response: I want my audience to feel curiosity and quiet wonder, followed by a gentle awareness of the small, abstracted elements that make spaces feel alive. I hope they leave with a desire to pause and notice the “unseen” beauty in their daily environments.
• Inspiration: I will get inspiration and develop my ideas by looking for photographs that isolate textural fragments (like cracked concrete, layered foliage, or refracted light through glass) and use minimal color palettes to emphasize mood over context. I’ll seek work that transforms ordinary scenes into abstract compositions, blurring the line between natural and manmade forms.
• Closing sentence(s): Abstract photography, for me, is a tool to reawaken reverence for the world’s quiet details—details that hold meaning even when stripped of their familiar contexts. By highlighting these fragments, I aim to remind viewers that beauty and significance exist in the spaces we often rush past, and preserving them starts with noticing them.

Setting and Architecture

• The buildings in the background suggest a residential or possibly a small institutional setting. The structure, with a more elaborate, almost whimsical façade, stands out, contrasting with the more modest, single-story house nearby. This mix suggests a location with distinctive architectural character.
• The presence of a greenhouse-like structure (with glass panels) indicates an interest in horticulture or plant cultivation, adding a layer of context about the activities or passions associated with the location.

Landscape and Vegetation

• A tall palm tree dominates the mid – ground, signaling a warm, possibly coastal or subtropical climate, as palm trees are typical of such regions.
• The surrounding vegetation, including bushes and other trees, contributes to a lush, outdoor environment, enhancing the sense of a place with favorable growing conditions.

Human Element

• A man stands on the curb, providing a sense of scale to the scene. His casual attire (a light – colored shirt and dark pants) suggests a relaxed, everyday moment, perhaps during a visit or a routine stop.

Transportation and Time Period

• The vehicle partially visible on the right appears to be from a past era (likely mid – 20th century, judging by its design), which, combined with the black – and – white format, places the photograph in a historical context. This gives a glimpse into transportation and daily life of that time.

1. Line:

• Horizontal lines: The blue bleachers create strong horizontal lines, guiding the eye across the image and emphasizing the sense of space in the gymnasium.
• Vertical line: The umbrella’s handle acts as a subtle vertical line, connecting the figure to the umbrella and drawing attention to the central subject

2. Shape

• Geometric shapes: The play structures, like the slide (curved geometric shape) and the square/rectangular panels of the play area’s border, contribute geometric forms.
• Organic shapes: The balls on the ground have round, organic shapes, contrasting with the more rigid geometric shapes of the play equipment.

3. Texture

• Play surface texture: The blue play surface looks smooth, likely a rubberized material for safety.
• Swing texture: The swing seat and chains appear to have a sturdy, somewhat rough texture, suitable for playground equipment.
• Building texture: The building’s exterior has a smooth, modern texture.

4. Tone

• Color tones: The bright yellow of the warning sign contrasts sharply with the red wall and the neutral tones of the doors and floor, drawing attention to the sign and the person.
• Lighting tones: The indoor lighting is relatively even, keeping the tones clear and visible, though the overall image is somewhat blurred.

5. Pattern

• This is a pattern from the tree, there is all vertical lines, which created a lot of patterns from the dark and light color.x

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.

Abstract photography is a style of photography that focuses on shapes, colors, textures, and forms rather than clearly recognizable subjects, aiming to evoke emotion or personal interpretation rather than depict reality. To me, abstract photography is a way of expressing human emotions through visual elements, whether it’s by capturing a blurry, distorted image or a sharply focused yet non-representational subject. Each photograph reflects a unique emotional perspective of the photographer. When these kinds of images are displayed together in a small exhibition, I believe they allow viewers to connect with and interpret the emotions behind them in their own personal way.

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.

For me, it’s creating the emotions of different people through the pictures people took, using this abstract feeling can pass on their feelings to the audience by those photos.

.    This picture was taken incorrectly because I didn’t focus on any specific object when capturing the shot. As a result, the composition lacks a clear subject, making it difficult for viewers to understand what the photo is meant to highlight. Additionally, the image turned out very blurry because my hands were shaking while taking the photo. The motion blur not only distorted the shapes of the objects but also caused unusual color blending, creating a strange and unnatural effect across the entire picture. This lack of stability and focus significantly reduced the overall quality and clarity of the image     

In this photo, I used the full shot camera mode to capture the scene. However, the result was not very successful due to noticeable blurriness and poor color balance. The image appears overexposed, especially on the tree that I intended to photograph, which causes the details to be washed out and the lighting to look unnatural.

This photo is incorrect because the text “MS GRAPH” appears to be mirrored or reversed, which doesn’t conform to the normal way text is displayed for easy reading. Normally, text should be in a forward orientation that allows for straightforward recognition, but here it gives a visually confusing impression, deviating from the proper presentation of words.。

The method of taking this photo is problematic. The blurriness hides details of the large chess pieces and the board. The slanted composition might confuse viewers rather than clearly display the game arrangement, and the insufficient contrast (given it’s in black – and – white) doesn’t let the pieces stand out vividly, which goes against good photo