Want to try something new with your camera? Why not try abstract photography? It is quite popular with many photographers. If you give it a try, you will find why it is so popular. You will likely have a very fun time creating abstract images. That's right, abstract photography is one of the most enjoyable types of photography. Even better, you do not need to buy pricey equipment. Whatever camera you have will work just fine.
Definition of Abstract Photography
Abstract photography is any photography that does not interpret a subject in a literal way. A photographer might create abstract photography by taking photos of an unusual object or the photographer might photograph a common object in an unusual manner.
Wherever You Are
Another big plus with abstract photography is that you can take abstract images just about anywhere you happen to be. You can find abstract opportunities at your home, the city, or the park. All you need to do is train your eye in what you need to watch out for in abstract compositions.
Skills
Creating abstract image does require one thing -- some basic skills. In other words, it requires some skill development just like any other type of photography. The most important skill is the ability to recognize subjects that will create a good abstract image. So, what should you look for? Try looking for interesting curve, colors, patterns, or shapes. These often provide great abstract opportunities. In other words, look for saturated colors, elegant curves, interesting shapes, or unusual patterns
Abstract Techniques
Now, there are some photographic techniques that work quite well for creating abstract images. Two of the most common are blurring and moving in close to the subject. The blurring technique is one of the few times in photography where you want to blur the image. If you want to create an image with a dreamy feel, the blurring technique works well. It is also excellent for creating a romantic feel in an image. So, it is important to choose your subject matter carefully for this technique. If a subject doesn't lend itself to a romantic or dreamy feel, it is best not to use this technique. There are two techniques that can be used to create a blur. The first technique requires the photographer to put something, such as panty hose, in front of the camera lens. Other photography fans prefer to add the blur when editing the image in the computer.
Another extremely effective technique is to move in close to the subject. It is probably one of the most popular abstract photography techniques. The purpose of this technique is to get you close enough to the object that you are photographing that you will only photograph part of the object. For instance, you might photograph just a few curves of a sports car. You could also photograph just a few pedals of a flower. Finally, you could photograph a few raindrops on a small section of a spider's web. It's really up to you. When creating abstract images, your most important skill is your creativity.
Experiment
You need to try out a lot of different things to find the ones that create the really impressive images. If you are using a digital camera, you have a big advantage. With a digital camera, you are able to take lots of shots. With digital, there really is no cost for taking a lot of images. Another advantage of digital is the monitor. It enables you to see the results of your work right away. This allows you to re-shoot if necessary.
Closing
There is one more point that should be covered before we close. Make sure that you have lots of fun. So, go grab your camera and begin making some stunning images. I am sure that your friends will want to see your amazing photos. After all, you will definitely want to share your success.via
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