Weekly Abstract and Experimental Thread #23 (8-26-2025)

The weekly Abstract and Experimental thread
This weekly thread, starting on a Tuesday, allows us to showcase our abstract and experimental photos and get some feedback.
Opening up discussions, not only on content, style, composition & techniques, but also on the creativity of the image.

It’s easy to participate
Post an image with a title and description. To make it easier to view in the forum, all comments should include the original title and at least one of the original images as a quote.

Thread Guidelines:
This weekly thread is for sharing and developing abstract and experimental photography skills.
We want to see wild, creative photography.
Give your entry a clear title and mention the technique used.
Provide constructive feedback on others’ images.
Try to go beyond simple praise or dismissal and explain why you like it, or what caught your eye.
”Likes” are encouraged too.
Negative feedback and suggestions are also OK (be polite, honest, and constructive).
Giving feedback is just as important as receiving feedback, both help to improve our artistic and technical skills.

What is an abstract or experimental photo?
Different ways to see and investigate the world around us. Abstract photography reduces a subject to shapes, tones or colors making it unrecognizable. Abstract subjects are everywhere.

Experimentation might include, Stereo/3D, Infrared, dragged shutter, zone plate, motion, fluorescence, multiple exposure, birefringence, ultra violet, optical including adapted lenses, tri color, fractals, manipulated Polaroids, pinhole, Kirlian (bioelectrography) and many other methods. Experimentation can be for artistic expression or pure science. It is often more difficult than standard types of photography. This is fine, we aren't expecting perfection. Every experiment enhances knowledge. Your idea can help others explore the universe around them. We love experimentation. You can explain your process or keep it a secret.

This will be a looser collection of photos compared to other weekly threads. This is good. It will be a place to get away from standard animals, babies & sunset photos. We don't hate animals, babies or sunsets. Show us your creative abstract and experimental images. Are you unsure if the image fits the category? Don't worry. Just post it. This should be fun.

Thanks for looking and participating,
barondla

Extreme macro of a retail store surveillance tag.
Pentax K10D DSLR with Pentax 100 macro on bellows.

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Zion National Park after sunset.

This is an HDR image obtained from 3 images with different exposures, from a tripod. The first shot was taken with the exposure centered on the foreground, the second for the clouds and sky, and another with an intermediate exposure.
All this to preserve the colors and uniform lighting for the entire image content and reduced noise.

This morning at the little fishing pier down the road...

Interesting images and observations on where the leaves are pointing. The whimsical style makes for nice viewing. For me the 2nd image has more airiness and pop due to those gorgeous blue details and lighter colors. That image jumps off the screen.
Thanks for sharing and participating,
barondla

Works well and looks abstract. Intentional Camera Movement can be difficult to employ, but pays off big when it works. You nailed this one. Quite dramatic and full of motion. Great job capturing and holding viewers attention. There's a lot to look at and study.
Thanks for sharing and participating,
barondla

Excellent photography and post processing. HDR often looks artificial. Your image avoids this and looks natural. The subtle colors are spot on. Beautiful image and scenery.
Thanks for sharing and participating,
barondla

Fabulous reflections with beautiful colors. The square format is a nice change of pace and compliments the reflections. You've captured the tranquility nicely. I would spend a lot of time at this place.
Thanks for sharing and participating,
barondla

Thank you for the nice words and appreciation!