• Members 714 posts
    Feb. 24, 2026, 7:23 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 714 posts
    Feb. 24, 2026, 7:25 p.m.

    IMGP4266backlitcdcases.jpg
    Playing along with the last thread what is it?
    Thanks for looking and participating,
    barondla

    IMGP4266backlitcdcases.jpg

    JPG, 186.0 KB, uploaded by barondla on Feb. 24, 2026.

  • Members 535 posts
    Feb. 25, 2026, 3:50 a.m.

    I think it's taken inside an industrial or storage facility. But what those things actually are...

  • Members 714 posts
    Feb. 25, 2026, 6:27 a.m.

    Your storage observation is on the correct path. Scale needs adjustment. You will be familiar with them.
    Thanks for sharing and participating,
    barondla

  • Members 1746 posts
    Feb. 25, 2026, 12:38 p.m.

    I'm going to guess backlit cd cases? But I have no idea where that came from... 😂

  • Members 714 posts
    Feb. 25, 2026, 3:23 p.m.

    You nailed it. Note to self hide file name for "mystery" threads 🙂. Turned the photo 90 degrees to make it more dramatic. With the popularity of servers and streamers CDs might not be as popular now. I rip all mine to the Aurender.
    Thanks,
    barondla

  • Members 535 posts
    Feb. 25, 2026, 10:36 p.m.

    Ha! I would never have guessed. Good one. Clumsy of me not to read the file name...

  • Members 714 posts
    Feb. 26, 2026, 3:57 a.m.

    I didn't think of it either and I posted it.
    Thanks,
    barondla

  • Members 535 posts
    Feb. 26, 2026, 7:05 p.m.

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    xxx.jpg

    JPG, 3.0 MB, uploaded by meow on Feb. 26, 2026.