Weekly Abstract and Experimental Thread #42 (1-6-2026)

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, macro, Infrared, dragged shutter, zone plate, motion, fluorescence, multiple exposure, birefringence, ultra violet, optical including adapted lenses, tri color, fractals, manipulated Polaroids, intentional camera movement, 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. FEEL FREE TO POST MULTIPLE TIMES TO THIS THREAD. Have fun!

Thanks for looking and participating,
barondla

Lensbaby fisheye lens optics on Composer body with a slinky stretched over it. Pentax K-7 ISO 800 12mm (18mm eq) 1/100 at ~F4-5.6.
Thanks for looking and participating,
barondla

Anothe multi exposure tree experiment. Three exposures here, one in focus for the tree, a second defocussed, and a third (in a different position) for the foreground grasses.

I've never seen multiple exposures mixing in/out of focus with another from a different location. The location change adds another dimension and strengthens the outcome. I'm enjoying your multi exposure experiments. They have an otherworldly charm. Are you combining these in camera or in post processing? Either way the results are terrific.
Thanks for sharing and participating,
barondla

All done in-camera (plus a little pp of the whole image, just exposure, contrast etc). The technique of superimposing in- and out- of focus is sometimes known as the Orton effect. The foreground grasses are just a few steps away; I like the images to represent a particular place.

I've seen the in/out multiple exposures and have tried a few. Never thought to add a third, of a different, but related subject. Superb idea.
Thanks for sharing and participating,
barondla