Abstract in plain site

[LeeR]

I have had to study a lot of styles of art; some I learned to love, others not so much. One of my favorites is abstract art. For the most part, abstract art is about lines, colors, shapes and spaces arranged in a way that speaks to us on a subconscious level. Most of the time, though not always, there is not a recognizable subject. I make it a point to look for scenes like this and photograph them as often as possible, though they tend to be rare. They are among my favorite images.
The day after Christmas I was hiking at Paris Mountain State Park just outside Greenville, SC, when I spotted the following scene. At first I thought, "How nice." and moved on. But the more I thought about it the more I felt compelled to make this photograph. I am now very glad I did, though it has presented a bit of a conundrum for me. Everything in the image is clearly recognizable, and yet there is an unmistakable abstract feeling to it. I suspect that has to do with the fact that there is no star to this show. There is, at least in my eyes,a certain subtlety to the arrangement of the items and the feeling they portray. Can you see it? What do you think?

Note: For some of you, this is going to sound a very strange way to talk about photographs. It's OK. Abstract art is something of an acquired taste. I promise not to make you feel dumb if you don't 'get it' , nor will I take offense if you seriously don't like it.

EXIF
Aperture: f3.2
Shutter speed 1/200
ISO: 200
Focal length: 19.4mm
White balance: Custom 4250° K

[freybear3]

pretty neat photo

but I think there is just to much color to it, the color is very distracting

[CiiVii]

Everything appears to be pointing away from itself. I don't know if they are casting blame or if each piece is shy and doesn't want you looking at them.

[freezeframe03]

Originally Posted by LeeR

I have had to study a lot of styles of art; some I learned to love, others not so much. One of my favorites is abstract art. For the most part, abstract art is about lines, colors, shapes and spaces arranged in a way that speaks to us on a subconscious level. Most of the time, though not always, there is not a recognizable subject. I make it a point to look for scenes like this and photograph them as often as possible, though they tend to be rare. They are among my favorite images.
The day after Christmas I was hiking at Paris Mountain State Park just outside Greenville, SC, when I spotted the following scene. At first I thought, "How nice." and moved on. But the more I thought about it the more I felt compelled to make this photograph. I am now very glad I did, though it has presented a bit of a conundrum for me. Everything in the image is clearly recognizable, and yet there is an unmistakable abstract feeling to it. I suspect that has to do with the fact that there is no star to this show. There is, at least in my eyes,a certain subtlety to the arrangement of the items and the feeling they portray. Can you see it? What do you think?

Note: For some of you, this is going to sound a very strange way to talk about photographs. It's OK. Abstract art is something of an acquired taste. I promise not to make you feel dumb if you don't 'get it' , nor will I take offense if you seriously don't like it.

I don't get that you are looking for critique nor that you've left anything open for critique, but rather more of an approval or confirmation of your own view and feelings for the photo. Your presentation of and for this photo seems better suited for SYS.