Abstract Photography -- Approaches (blur, Zooming In, Partial Object, And Photoshop Filters)

This article covers four techniques you can use to produce abstract images

. Once the techniques have been mastered, they may be applied to a variety of subject matter to create amazing abstract images.

Using Blur

The first technique is the deliberate blurring of objects. Not all images work well with this technique. The images that do work best are the ones that possess a dreamy feel. This means that one must be careful to choose the subject matter carefully for this technique.

This technique can be done in a number of ways. One approach is to use a soft focus lens. A soft focus filter is another way to carry out this technique. This filter can be mounted on a regular lens. Using panty hose stretched over the lens is yet another method. For people who prefer, the blur can always be added with Photoshop during the editing of the images.

Zooming In

The zooming in technique creates a very interesting effect. However, it does require a zoom lens. The zoom technique produces its effect by using a long shutter speed while the focal length of the zoom lens is altered. Many photographers start at a wide angle. Then, they zoom into a narrower angle.

With this technique, there are a few essential points. When using this technique, a tripod is really necessary. The tripod stops camera movement from blurring the image (we want blur by zooming -- not by camera movement). A strong center of interest works best with this technique. If the photo has a week center of interest, the image can end up just becoming a blur of lines. Keeping these points in mind can help to improve your abstract photos.

Don't be surprised if you discover that you need to take numerous shots to produce just one good abstract photo. This is simply the way this technique works. You can not precisely foresee the way a shot will come out. So, take many shots and choose the best one.

Partial Object

An entire object is not photographed with this particular technique. Instead, the photographer isolates just a section of an object. Then, that section is photographed. The best thing to do is to isolate a section of an object that is particularly intriguing. By using only a section of the object, some mystique is created.

Since form, color, and lines are very important when the partial object technique is employed, objects should be chosen based on these factors.

Abstract Images with Photoshop Filters

Instead of creating abstract images at the time that an image is taken, Photoshop can be utilized to create the abstract. Photoshop filters offer one straightforward way to do this. The Photoshop filters can be located in the Filter menu. The best way is to play with the various filters. After you are done experimenting, you can pick the filter that produced the most intriguing results. Then, you can make use of that filter for the final image.

Wrap Up

Outstanding abstract photos can be produced utilizing all of these techniques. These techniques are merely the beginning.

by: Dave Trent

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