Abstract Impressionism project #2

Abstract/Impressionism #2 · 01:57 PM

Version #1:

Version #2:

Opinions welcome.

**Rense** · 11-02-2009, 02:03 PM

Great shot Ash!
Don't know wich one I like best....
Well done!

Big G · 11-02-2009, 03:06 PM

Ash, very impressed, impressionism in photography is alive and strong! Do you have any more of these?

The colours, shapes and contrasts would make excellent prints.

**Ash** · 11-02-2009, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the comments guys.
More to come over the rest of the week as I discover other ways to create these forms of abstract art...

Damn Brit · 11-02-2009, 03:21 PM

I'd still say this was abstract rather than impressionism Ash, great images though.
My take on impressionism is that the image is easily recognisable, it just looks more like a painting than a photograph whereas for abstract, it doesn't matter whether it looks like a painting or a photograph because it's the subject itself that counts.

**Sailor** · 11-02-2009, 04:06 PM

Cool shots - makes me want to pull out an Airplane, Cream or Hendrix album.

Jer

**Ash** · 11-02-2009, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I'd still say this was abstract rather than impressionism Ash, great images though.
My take on impressionism is that the image is easily recognisable, it just looks more like a painting than a photograph whereas for abstract, it doesn't matter whether it looks like a painting or a photograph because it's the subject itself that counts.

Gotcha Gary.
Indeed it is more abstract. I'll work some more on it over the next few days...

A few more from the series:

paulyrichard · 11-02-2009, 04:55 PM

I agree with Gary, these are abstracts.

A square crop would give more impact, from the top edge down.

**Ash** · 11-02-2009, 05:11 PM

Thanks pauly - I'll be changing tack for the remainder of my attempts...

JMR · 11-02-2009, 08:10 PM

These are very good Ash, especially like the third image.

But I agree in general with Gary, they are abstract. However, sometimes these labels can be semantics, especially in photography. And we tend to call abstract anything that we can't fit into a simple obvious category. When I use the term impression, I mean to convey a mood or what I feel about a subject, sometimes by design or accident. It can look like a painting or be abstract, but it is an impression. I really don't think we should get hung up on labels. From my experience, if we can relate in some way to a painting or photo, however abstract or impressionistic, we tend to like it and say why, be it colour, mood, pattern, suggestion, you name it. The photos that tend to go unnoticed or be dismissed are those that we cannot in some way relate to. We then often call that 'junk.' I know many will disagree, but that is the way I look at this issue.

JMR

jbrowning · 11-02-2009, 08:15 PM

Hi Ash, I like the second version of each one. The colors are more bold.

Jim

**Ash** · 11-02-2009, 08:32 PM

Thanks Jim and JMR.
I appreciate what you add to the discussion JMR. It is a form of artwork beyond the appreciation of what is expected in still photography, and interpreted in a variety of ways.

I'm gathering that impressionisms lie in between still-life and abstract art but can take various adaptations of each to bring emotion and drama in the images.

I will be working on this more with time...

K McCall · 11-02-2009, 10:21 PM

Hey, Ash! #2 for me, but you know I'm a sucker for processing

I had a hand at this myself today, and it was a quick reminder of just how difficult this is. I'm really enjoying following your journey!

**Ash** · 11-02-2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks Keitha.
It's fun pursuing this stream of imagery.
More to come!

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11-02-2009, 08:10 PM	#10
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	These are very good Ash, especially like the third image. But I agree in general with Gary, they are abstract. However, sometimes these labels can be semantics, especially in photography. And we tend to call abstract anything that we can't fit into a simple obvious category. When I use the term impression, I mean to convey a mood or what I feel about a subject, sometimes by design or accident. It can look like a painting or be abstract, but it is an impression. I really don't think we should get hung up on labels. From my experience, if we can relate in some way to a painting or photo, however abstract or impressionistic, we tend to like it and say why, be it colour, mood, pattern, suggestion, you name it. The photos that tend to go unnoticed or be dismissed are those that we cannot in some way relate to. We then often call that 'junk.' I know many will disagree, but that is the way I look at this issue. JMR Last edited by JMR; 11-03-2009 at 05:33 AM.

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Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Great shot Ash! Don't know wich one I like best.... Well done!

11-02-2009, 03:06 PM	#3
Big G Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 581	Ash, very impressed, impressionism in photography is alive and strong! Do you have any more of these? The colours, shapes and contrasts would make excellent prints.

11-02-2009, 03:16 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments guys. More to come over the rest of the week as I discover other ways to create these forms of abstract art...

11-02-2009, 03:21 PM	#5
Damn Brit Guest	I'd still say this was abstract rather than impressionism Ash, great images though. My take on impressionism is that the image is easily recognisable, it just looks more like a painting than a photograph whereas for abstract, it doesn't matter whether it looks like a painting or a photograph because it's the subject itself that counts.

11-02-2009, 04:06 PM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Cool shots - makes me want to pull out an Airplane, Cream or Hendrix album. Jer

11-02-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit I'd still say this was abstract rather than impressionism Ash, great images though. My take on impressionism is that the image is easily recognisable, it just looks more like a painting than a photograph whereas for abstract, it doesn't matter whether it looks like a painting or a photograph because it's the subject itself that counts. Gotcha Gary. Indeed it is more abstract. I'll work some more on it over the next few days... A few more from the series:

11-02-2009, 04:55 PM	#8
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871	I agree with Gary, these are abstracts. A square crop would give more impact, from the top edge down.

11-02-2009, 05:11 PM	#9
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks pauly - I'll be changing tack for the remainder of my attempts...

11-02-2009, 08:15 PM	#11
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	Hi Ash, I like the second version of each one. The colors are more bold. Jim

11-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#12
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks Jim and JMR. I appreciate what you add to the discussion JMR. It is a form of artwork beyond the appreciation of what is expected in still photography, and interpreted in a variety of ways. I'm gathering that impressionisms lie in between still-life and abstract art but can take various adaptations of each to bring emotion and drama in the images. I will be working on this more with time...

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11-02-2009, 10:21 PM	#13
K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808	Hey, Ash! #2 for me, but you know I'm a sucker for processing I had a hand at this myself today, and it was a quick reminder of just how difficult this is. I'm really enjoying following your journey!

11-02-2009, 11:35 PM	#14
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Thanks Keitha. It's fun pursuing this stream of imagery. More to come!