• Members 812 posts
    May 12, 2026, 5:19 a.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, pinhole, 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 812 posts
    May 12, 2026, 5:34 a.m.

    firstpentaxds 018birefringenttapedispensereditweb.jpg
    Birefringent tape dispenser. Subject is sitting on polarizing sheet placed on light table. A second linear polarizer was used on the camera lens. Room must be dark.
    Thanks for looking and participating,
    barondla

    firstpentaxds 018birefringenttapedispensereditweb.jpg

    JPG, 575.2 KB, uploaded by barondla on May 12, 2026.

  • Members 449 posts
    May 13, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

    A Light Attractor.

    Light Attractor.jpg

    Light Attractor.jpg

    JPG, 639.3 KB, uploaded by 3DGunner on May 13, 2026.

  • Members 949 posts
    May 13, 2026, 5:43 p.m.

    Rose Lilies playing with Topaz Studio 2

    Rose Lilies- 2.jpg

    Rose Lilies- 2.jpg

    JPG, 939.7 KB, uploaded by Sagittarius on May 13, 2026.

  • Members 812 posts
    May 14, 2026, 3:03 a.m.

    I like the dynamic subject. Lots of movement. Big bright colors add punch to the image. Looks very sci-fi. Is this intentional camera movement? Whatever it is, very well done.
    Thanks for sharing and participating,
    barondla

  • Members 812 posts
    May 14, 2026, 4:50 a.m.

    Beautiful image with very nice processing. Looks hand drawn. The effect compliments the subject perfectly. I like how fragile the flower appears. Fine job with the base image and Topaz processing. Did you use a single editing filter or multiples?
    Thanks for sharing and participating,
    barondla

  • Members 449 posts
    May 14, 2026, 10:08 a.m.

    Thanks!
    It's just a 3 second exposure with the camera held as steady as possible.😀

  • Members 949 posts
    May 14, 2026, 11:36 a.m.

    I used a single filter. Do not remember a name.