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Samurai · 29th April 2010, 20:56

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Samurai.
By abstract i meant the subject of the pic which in this case is a glass filled with sprite. My interpretation might be wrong though.

Prajesh, an abstract image should convey a meaning other than what is plainly seen.

For example: Notice the titles of the photos.

Life finds a way

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Used!

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In both cases a common object is used to convey a different meaning. Sometimes it is not very apparent, sometimes it is. It is not rare for people to completely miss the meaning. Such is the risk with abstract photos/paintings.

vivekiny2k · 29th April 2010, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Prajesh, an abstract image should convey a meaning other than what is plainly seen.

In both cases a common object is used to convey a different meaning. Sometimes it is not very apparent, sometimes it is. It is not rare for people to completely miss the meaning. Such is the risk with abstract photos/paintings.

In my view you can get an artistic value out of a common object, although you may not be able to relate it to a story or a concept. That would be abstract too.

As long as he doesn't call it a "drink in a glass" shot, it can as well be an abstract.

shajufx · 29th April 2010, 21:43

Does it qualify to be in the abstract ?

Pain all the way !! (first I thought the title should be "Pain on the wrong side"

) Its f/29 and ISO800, so high noise !

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furioussphinx · 29th April 2010, 21:59

Here are a few light paintings I tried today. Was fun!

rjstyles69 · 29th April 2010, 23:32

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Does it qualify to be in the abstract ?

Pain all the way !! (first I thought the title should be "Pain on the wrong side"

) Its f/29 and ISO800, so high noise !
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I see that there is enuf light , so why such a high ISO and also its outta focus.

Something I clicked ages back, just a casual shot like yours.

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Samurai · 30th April 2010, 09:04

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Does it qualify to be in the abstract ?

I know lot of people think anything meaningless is abstract.

But that is not it. It still has to mean something, preferably profound.

Otherwise you are just splashing paint on the wall and calling it abstract.

We have TG here studying art in grad school. I am sure he can provide the correct definition of abstract photography.

sukiwa · 30th April 2010, 09:38

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Originally Posted by shajufx

Its f/29 and ISO800, so high noise !

Are you sure about aperture?
Such narrow aperture would have more objects in focus rather than just few elements of barbed wire. Or am I missing something?

tsk1979 · 30th April 2010, 09:55

Even I used to think any meaningless thing is either modern art or abstract.

vivekiny2k · 30th April 2010, 10:03

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Even I used to think any meaningless thing is either modern art or abstract.

and I was certain the reverse was true.

shajufx · 30th April 2010, 13:16

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

I see that there is enuf light , so why such a high ISO and also its outta focus.

Its taken in aperture priority f/29, 1/25 sec. I think I shot around 6 times from different angles, but couldnt get a single shot with the whole wire in focus, but only a small portion even at smaller aperture. You find enough lighting because of the higher ISO, it was early morning with a cloudy sky. So ISO 200-400 range was giving a higher exposure time, means totally blurred image. I still do not know what was technically lacking. Btw, it was 70-300 lens at 300mm.

Your pic is looking awesome, I believe the whole chain is in the same distance to the lens, is it not ? Mine is going far from the left corner.

Infact I am still learning the basics. Here is what the focus is:

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Otherwise you are just splashing paint on the wall and calling it abstract.

Reminds me of a painting exhibition I went few years back. There was a section called 'abstract', none of my 5 member group could understand a single painting from the whole place. It was typically splashing of paint, which could be understood only if the painter himself explained it.

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Originally Posted by sukiwa

Are you sure about aperture?
Such narrow aperture would have more objects in focus rather than just few elements of barbed wire. Or am I missing something?

Yes its f/29, aimed at getting the whole wire in focus, but something else is missing, I am not able to figure out.

Klub Class · 30th April 2010, 13:47

and i feel that the time has come now.!!

Captured this one during our farewell day. Everyone seemed very busy shedding down tears. For strange reasons, i didn't feel like crying. So, I captured this shot to depict my state of mind.

"When things never go right, you can always try changing the definition of 'right'."

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Regards
Amith aka KlubClass

Karthik1100 · 30th April 2010, 17:51

moon and moon light photography i shot yesterday night.

shajufx · 30th April 2010, 18:28

I was happy to find it in my balcony today !! First test of the so-called 1:3 Macro on 18-50 sigma. I really need a dedicated macro lens, cant wait anymore !!

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clevermax · 30th April 2010, 22:26

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Originally Posted by furioussphinx

Here is something I tried yesterday. Need your valuable feedback guys.
the second pic has 2 renders, one a little dramatic and other is a little bit on the realistic side.

I liked the first render, though it looks surreal!!

abhishek_bmw · 1st May 2010, 01:12

Arkansas past winter.

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shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Does it qualify to be in the abstract ? Pain all the way !! (first I thought the title should be "Pain on the wrong side") Its f/29 and ISO800, so high noise ! Last edited by shajufx : 29th April 2010 at 21:45.

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Klub Class Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA17\|KL65\|KL41 Posts: 4,867 Thanked: 1,935 Times	There comes a time when you must stand alone.... and i feel that the time has come now.!! Captured this one during our farewell day. Everyone seemed very busy shedding down tears. For strange reasons, i didn't feel like crying. So, I captured this shot to depict my state of mind. "When things never go right, you can always try changing the definition of 'right'." Regards Amith aka KlubClass Last edited by Klub Class : 30th April 2010 at 13:48.

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Karthik1100 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 608 Thanked: 584 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	moon and moon light photography i shot yesterday night. Attached Thumbnails

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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Even I used to think any meaningless thing is either modern art or abstract.

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shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	I was happy to find it in my balcony today !! First test of the so-called 1:3 Macro on 18-50 sigma. I really need a dedicated macro lens, cant wait anymore !!