Elements of Abstract Photography

 Part Two, Exploring Abstract Photography

On Part 2 of Abstract Photography, I will continue to explore Ron Bigelow's concepts on how to create a strong abstract image when there are no rules for composition to follow and the art of subtraction applies to anything that does not strengthen the viewer's emotional reaction. 

Bigelow provides us with three essential elements that are paramount in creating the abstract image: Form, Color and Curves. 

 Form is the shape of an object in an image and as stated by Bigelow, "serves as the framework upon which an abstract image is created." 

Bigelow further stresses that abstract images must begin with good form, however to define what makes good form is instinctual, and is reacted to emotionally, not logically. In producing the abstract image, we are given the task "to find objects that create an emotional reaction." Furthermore, "When one looks at an  object and immediately reacts, "Wow, look at that", a strong form has probably been found."

Color as stated by Bigelow is what "grabs" the viewer and "stimulates the viewer's perceptual system."  Color not only catches the viewer's attention, it also prevents the eyes from wandering and keeps the attention in the scene. The use of color in abstract images can be intense, saturated colors, or also contrasting colors.  

Curves add interest to the abstract image by controlling the viewer's eyes within the image.  Curves can either direct the viewer's attention to the center of interest or control the eye's movement through the image in a graceful or dynamic way.  

So as I begin the transition to abstract photography, I will be even more open to the emotional stimulating scene that presents itself to me. For all during my journey into nature and landscape photography, I have held the belief that I do not find the image, but it finds me.

For more information please visit

http://www.ronbigelow.com.

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