The rejects

[shmelly]

These are a couple of shots I took for the assignment that I didn't use. I love the colour.

[fstopMike]

I love the colors and the patterns. these are very well done!

[pjflan7]

Yes I like them too...if you didn't use these, then I am sure that the submission will be a real treat!

[lindyannajones]

The thing I really like about abstract photos or paintings is the way you can just explore color, shape and texture without being tied to a subject matter. The bane of the abstract artist is the question "what is it?" I've always been fascinated by the way blue and orange vibrate when placed side by side, especially seen in your second photo. The triangular shapes within the circles also move your eye and create interest. Well, you get it. I really likethese shots!

[shmelly]

Originally Posted by fstopMike

I love the colors and the patterns. these are very well done!

Thankyou Mike

Originally Posted by pjflan7

Yes I like them too...if you didn't use these, then I am sure that the submission will be a real treat!

You will have to go and have a look pj. I had fun doing them that's all that matters.

Originally Posted by lindyannajones

The thing I really like about abstract photos or paintings is the way you can just explore color, shape and texture without being tied to a subject matter. The bane of the abstract artist is the question "what is it?" I've always been fascinated by the way blue and orange vibrate when placed side by side, especially seen in your second photo. The triangular shapes within the circles also move your eye and create interest. Well, you get it. I really like these shots!

Thanks Lindy, the strange thing is I don't really like abstract art, not all but most. I know I'm in the minority here you just have to see what sells at art shows. However, I am finding a great interest in producing abstract images from the camera. I love the different shapes and colours, I am always amazed at what can be produced from an everyday object. It is also a challenge to create a photo, I am enjoying myself, although I think the family might fell a bit neglected.

[FoG]

Woah !! These are great the reflections and light play patterns are brilliant if these are the ones you di not use I would love to see the ones you did

[beachcomber]

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the strange thing is I don't really like abstract art, not all but most. I know I'm in the minority here you just have to see what sells at art shows. However, I am finding a great interest in producing abstract images from the camera. I love the different shapes and colours, I am always amazed at what can be produced from an everyday object. It is also a challenge to create a photo, I am enjoying myself, although I think the family might fell a bit neglected[/I].

Isn't this just the best part of photography, such a subject process and the opportunities to challenge ones-self appear limitless.
I like your rejects Michele, they are simple and effective, and the fact you're enjoying enjoying yourself must be a good thing

beach

[shmelly]

Originally Posted by FoG

Woah !! These are great the reflections and light play patterns are brilliant if these are the ones you di not use I would love to see the ones you did

Thanks FoG, the sun was doing all the hard work for me. Check out my flickr site and see the one I did use.

Originally Posted by beachcomber

Isn't this just the best part of photography, such a subject process and the opportunities to challenge ones-self appear limitless.
I like your rejects Michele, they are simple and effective, and the fact you're enjoying enjoying yourself must be a good thing

beach

Thanks Beach. I am finding myself thinking more and more about the "what if I tried this?"
It's helping me kept my sanity at the moment with all the extra people and animals in the house. So keeping myself busy and occupied is a very good thing.

[lindyannajones]

Thanks Lindy, the strange thing is I don't really like abstract art, not all but most. I know I'm in the minority here you just have to see what sells at art shows. However, I am finding a great interest in producing abstract images from the camera. I love the different shapes and colours, I am always amazed at what can be produced from an everyday object. It is also a challenge to create a photo, I am enjoying myself, although I think the family might fell a bit neglected.

Michelle, I minored in Art History, long ago and far away on a distant planet. I didn't like abstract art then--not even a little bit--but I have noted a growing fascination with it since I picked up photography. There's something intriguing that happens when you see shape, form, color, texture apart from a representation or an emotion. I hope your post will encourage others to try their hand. Have you noticed Chip's abstract posts. He's getting some really interesting results. Maybe start an Abstract thread?

[angeleyes216]

Fantastic colour and shapes...you did a great job