Characteristics of Abstract Photography
With such a wide range of characteristics, the possibilities are endless. And the best part of abstract photography is that anyone can attempt it. The important thing is to open your mind to what is possible. Try holding your camera at a different angle or zooming in much closer on a subject than you normally would. Break out of your normal habits and patterns, remembering that you can’t make a mistake when looking for abstraction.
There are many techniques that photographers use when creating an abstract photograph. Let’s take a look at some of the most common techniques used to give you a little creative inspiration.
Patterns
Roland Fischer. READ MORE: Building Facade Photos Will Fool You into Thinking They’re Abstract Paintings
Textures
Lines
Simone Sbaraglia. READ MORE: Beautifully Abstract Aerial Views of Colorful Tulip Fields in The Netherlands
Decreased Distance
Increased Distance
Zack Seckler. READ MORE: Stunning Aerial Shots of Iceland’s Shores Look Like Emotional Abstract Paintings
Liquid and Smoke
Kevin Saint Grey. READ MORE: Fragmented Black and White Scenes Create Beautifully Abstract Formations
Light
Armand Dijcks. READ MORE: Abstract Art Made from Ordinary Objects
Unusual Angles
Brandon Mike. READ MORE: Abstract Black and White Photography
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