Photo Abstract Art (Page 2): How many section policemen would we then need to chastise those that dare post in the wrong section?

srg

Bill_de wrote:

If we had a section for each and every word in the dictionary ... what a wonderful world it could be!

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How many section policemen would we then need to chastise those that dare post in the wrong section?

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

FL Streetrodder wrote:

With the abundance of posts lately depicting what I would call abstract photo art (manipulation?) I think Administration should consider a new section for this type of "art" which really has little to do with photography, but rather with one's skills using computer programs.

That stuff takes as much camera skill as most of what’s posted in the gallery.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

srt101fan wrote:

I don't think "abstract" appropriately describes the kinds of images you seem to be speaking of. Photographs can be "abstract" without any kind of manipulation. If you are speaking of the many composites, heavily processed, and AI-assist images we see on UHH, remember that there are already specialty sections like "Digital Artistry" and "AI Artistry and Creation". I personally think there are already way to many Sections in the UHH Forum.

I agree with your assessment and statement. Enough already!

Stan

TonyBot

srt101fan wrote:

I don't think "abstract" appropriately describes the kinds of images you seem to be speaking of. Photographs can be "abstract" without any kind of manipulation. If you are speaking of the many composites, heavily processed, and AI-assist images we see on UHH, remember that there are already specialty sections like "Digital Artistry" and "AI Artistry and Creation". I personally think there are already way to many Sections in the UHH Forum.

Very good response.
“Abstract” to you may mean something completely at odds with what it means to me - a heavily processed and manipulated image vs. one that focuses on some little detail of a commonly seen subject that is often overlooked.

Think Dali vs. Weston. Both are considered ‘abstract’, and yet both are very different from the other.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

srg wrote:

How many section policemen would we then need to chastise those that dare post in the wrong section?

Don't the policemen hang out solely in main discussion forum?

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

FL Streetrodder wrote:

With the abundance of posts lately depicting what I would call abstract photo art (manipulation?) I think Administration should consider a new section for this type of "art" which really has little to do with photography, but rather with one's skills using computer programs.

Actually, it has much to do with photography. If we did not take the photograph, we would have nothing to "play with." Ask your wife/girlfriend to never wear makeup again. And duck.

User ID

fantom wrote:

You were exposing yourself while taking these pix???
Pretty tacky!!!!

Dont quit your day job.

User ID

chasgroh wrote:

...so, what is art? Hmmmmmmm?

"Art" is whatever fifty idiotic pages of UHH "discussion" determines it to be, at least for those Hawgsters involved.

User ID

TonyBot wrote:

Very good response.
“Abstract” to you may mean something completely at odds with what it means to me - a heavily processed and manipulated image vs. one that focuses on some little detail of a commonly seen subject that is often overlooked.

Some abstractions can be recorded as-is.

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srt101fan

User ID wrote:

"Art" is whatever fifty idiotic pages of UHH "discussion" determines it to be, at least for those Hawgsters involved.

Now, now, User; the discussion of "art" is always interesting. That is, as long as it's not dumbed down by comments like "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".....

User ID

srt101fan wrote:

Now, now, User; the discussion of "art" is always interesting. That is, as long as it's not dumbed down by comments like "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".....

Wash your mouth out with soap.

fantom Loc: Colorado

chasgroh wrote:

...so, what is art? Hmmmmmmm?

delder Loc: Maryland

FL Streetrodder wrote:

With the abundance of posts lately depicting what I would call abstract photo art (manipulation?) I think Administration should consider a new section for this type of "art" which really has little to do with photography, but rather with one's skills using computer programs.

This discussion touches on the ART of Photography!
I personally feel that Photography as a discipline is the intersection of ART & Technology.

I did a LOT of immage manipulation in my Analog days. Dodging, Spotting, tilting the paper, contrast adjustment with filters etc, paper selections, all SORTS of Camera effects.

My solution is to differentiate IMMAGES & Photographs to some degree.

imagextrordinair Loc: Halden, Norway

FL Streetrodder wrote:

With the abundance of posts lately depicting what I would call abstract photo art (manipulation?) I think Administration should consider a new section for this type of "art" which really has little to do with photography, but rather with one's skills using computer programs.

Manipulation is a skill and is necessary as you grow and gain knowledge.

Example, this was taken in a parking lot and would have never worked to elevate the story line on this exclusive Ford GT.

All photos should be posted in the gallery, end of story... but if you fail yourself or lack the skills needed, don't give up and try to be considerate of those who put forth an effort to express their vision of he world.

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TonyBot

imagextrordinair wrote:

Manipulation is a skill and is necessary as you grow and gain knowledge.

Example, this was taken in a parking lot and would have never worked to elevate the story line on this exclusive Ford GT.

All photos should be posted in the gallery, end of story... but if you fail yourself or lack the skills needed, don't give up and try to be considerate of those who put forth an effort to express their vision of he world.

I like your example.

This, also in a parking lot, of a *real* radiator cap on a really nice automobile that was perhaps 50 years old.

"Abstract" is whatever we want it to be. For some, a photo that has been highly manipulated in post. For others, a little detail overlooked by others.