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Eric Myrvaagnes

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Show us some Abstracts!
« on: January 21, 2014, 10:24:13 am »

I use the term "abstract" quite loosely, and I don't want to start any definition wars, so if you have something that YOU want to call an "abstract" image, feel free to post it here.

For me, an "abstract" is something that doesn't fit neatly into other categories, like "street," "landscape," or "portrait." It may or may not be a photograph of a recognizable object, but if so, the subject isn't what is important. If it is an interesting pattern, suggests something other than what it is, is evocative of some mood, or whatever, it's OK.

So hear are a few of mine in black and white to start things off.

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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2014, 10:26:38 am »

And here are some in color, too.

If you really want to know, "what is it?" just ask.
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2014, 10:56:07 am »



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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 12:57:07 pm »

A Crack in the Universe...

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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 02:00:16 pm »

Really like ::

                   ERIC  >>  RRAbstract -- a Brett Weston all the way  

                                      &
                   ROBBIE -- your B&W architecture ~!
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 02:42:41 pm »

abstract of a abstract    -- WW II metal sculpture  -- some projects of Poland I was walking .. A body blown apart in battle and shaped  to metal (0);
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014, 07:48:33 pm »

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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2014, 08:25:45 pm »





Thanks Eric, this is fun.

Rich
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2014, 08:43:49 pm »

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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2014, 08:46:20 pm »

Good stuff, folks! Keep 'em coming!
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2014, 11:31:35 pm »

Two squashes
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2014, 11:33:20 pm »

Some very nice photographs everyone. Thanks for starting this Eric.

Michael
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2014, 11:59:19 pm »

Maybe not really a abstract -- but lends itself to be different ....Velvia -- long exposure -- roof top --
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2014, 12:18:03 am »

Nice!
It fits my broad definition just fine.
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2014, 05:25:56 am »

Hi Slobodan,

Funny, when I started reading this thread I thought I'd participate with this one, shot on my return from the Photokina:


You just beat me to it with the posting of your version of the concept.

Cheers,
Bart
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2014, 09:05:21 am »

Hi Bart,

Seems that your flight from Photokina was in first class (i.e., with unlimited servings of alcohol)?  ;D

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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2014, 09:40:14 pm »

I'll play
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2014, 10:53:31 pm »

P&S Olympus -- HP film -- '95
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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2014, 11:42:38 pm »

From a recent trip to NZ.

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Re: Show us some Abstracts!
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2014, 12:11:00 am »

Top of the Pass -- Washington State ---
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