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Nikon D100, Sigma 28-70mm, built-in flash.
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Wow! Your sequence of three (especially the first) expresses what *I* thought this challenge was about.
Wonderful, wonderful shots! Congratulations. Alan T |
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A toilet handle?
Hmm... I'm not seeing an abstract with this one either. It's another shot of an object to me. Just to point out, that's to me. I'm not having a go or saying it's not an abstract. Just that I, personally, am not that sure. |
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Ferny, I think it's time for me to speak out on this. I am starting to take offense on some of your comments.
There is abstract and then there is abstract. If you are looking for surrealistic art such as Picasso or Monet, these pictures don't fit. None of the pictures posted fit that description. If you are looking for something that is a small part of a larger scene but not enough to completely reveal the "bigger picture", these pictures qualify. Some of my earlier posts obviously don't fit this description. The dog's view of the kitchen is a whole scene. You need to broaden your definition of abstract. The term has different meaning to different people and you seem to be applying your own definition without considering other interpretations. You do great work here and I enjoy working with you but in this case, I think you need to be open to other interpretations of abstract. Cal Rasmussen |
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It seems we voted 95% in favor of critique on this forum, andI appreciate Ferny'sefforts.Also, you specifically titled your posts "ToFerny" soI don't think you should be offendedby such critique, especially when you already know the person's point of view. I agreeyour pictures are not abstract. Here are some definitions of abstract art from the web:
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You shouldn't be offended by anything I say Calr. I try to make it clear every time that what I have to say is just from my point of view and that I am hardly an expert in any subject. All I can say is what is in my head. If you want me to stop posting in your threads then I can do that.
As I've said before, I can't write down on paper what I consider to be an abstract. For me it's more a case of looking at what is in front of me, then deciding. I tend to lean towards the pattern side of things, however. Going along with the examples DigiK has searched and posted for us. |
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No need to stop responding to my posts, Ferny. We are all entitled to our opinions and some of us (points to self) even learn from them! I have been seriously into photography for about 20 years but this has been one of the more challenging topics I have worked with.
Digik, your posting and links are helpful. I have one more "subject" I have have been wanting to try for some time. I think it will meet with everybody's approval, even mine. Stay tuned...film at eleven. Cal |
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