Week 38: Abstract

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Week 38 Assignment: Abstract

I haven't taken many abstract photos per se, but my perception of an abstract image is broad. I like to think of abstract as something that is not immediately recognizable, but after some careful studying, may turn out to be something familiar. Although it may be just a smudge of colors and/or textures.

The photos above were created from a close-up of something familiar, scenes through a water soaked window, an out of focus scene, and a segment of a monument. These are only a few techniques I have found to create abstract images, try to find a technique that works for you.

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Week 37: Different Perspectives

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Week 37 Assignment: Different Perspectives

How do you get a new look on a view you see all the time? Try a different perspective.

The pier near my house is a scene I have seen many times. I have taken many photos of this pier before, but there are many perspectives that I may have not seen before, or are still yet to be seen. Your subject has many different sides and can be viewed from many different angles, until you try many of them, it is hard to tell which one is the best. Along with the many angles, the use of different lenses and different levels of zoom, or trying black and white versus color, you can capture even more perspectives. Give it a try.

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Week 36: Shadows

I like how my shadow blends into the seats and with other shadows beside me.

I like how the strong sun produces a sharp shadow line between light and dark, dividing the scene.

I like the shadow of benches on the bench, adding to the lines.

Heather and I on the Tacoma Narrows bridge.

Large window creates cool shadows leading you into the scene and to the escalators.

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Week 36 Assignment: Shadows

Sorry it has been so long since my last update, I have fallen a bit behind, but I plan on getting all caught up over the next week.

I wanted to play a little with shadows this week as they are a nice way to play with your light. The simplest shadows can be silhouettes of familiar things, such as your own body. It can be a creative way to do a self portrait of yourself in different places, like a ferry or a on a bridge. Have fun and experiment.

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Week 35: 24 Shot in a Truck

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Week 35 Assignment: 24 Shots in a Truck

This week I wanted to see if I could get creative in the confined space of my truck, which I get to spend many hours a day in. The task was to take 24 shots while sitting in the drivers seat, and to be safe, not while I was driving. I chose to concentrate on the details, with the help of my 105mm macro lens. Many of the shots you may recognize, while many are more abstract. I am amazed by the amount of things in my truck.

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