• Members 685 posts
    Jan. 27, 2026, 6 p.m.

    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 viewing and participating,
    barondla

  • Members 685 posts
    Jan. 27, 2026, 6:10 p.m.

    Bought an used Pentax I-10 point and shoot with panorama setting. Took a while to learn how to get what I wanted. This can be done in post processing but parts don't always align properly. In camera allows one to see if everything matches while still at the scene. This was shot handheld. In real life the wall is not bent. I kind of like the alternate reality.
    Thanks for viewing and participating,
    barondla
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  • Members 192 posts
    Jan. 29, 2026, 9:17 p.m.

    Transformation

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    NIKON Z 7 : AstrHori 6mm f2.8 Z : 72 ISO : F8 : 1/60 sec : 0 EV
    Full fisheye lens. Nikon NXVeiw and Adobe Photoshop. AI was not used. Channeling my youth.

  • Members 192 posts
    Jan. 29, 2026, 9:22 p.m.

    Very nice! Nice framing. I like the bend and the tracks. A lot of history there!

  • Members 685 posts
    Jan. 30, 2026, 12:37 a.m.

    Thank you. I also like the bend. Took a while to get a shot so symmetrical. The bend makes it more visually interesting than it is in real life.
    Thanks,
    barondla

  • Members 685 posts
    Jan. 30, 2026, 12:46 a.m.

    Love the psychedelic vibe. The circular fisheye presentation is superb and the colors pop. I see a house. Reliving the 60's. Great job.
    Thanks for sharing and participating,
    barondla