Thanks folks for all of the kind compliments and attempts to answer my question, although there was not much consensus.
I guess I will have to forgo the labeling and just develop my own style - not a bad thing!
repleo wrote:
Thanks folks for all of the kind compliments and attempts to answer my question, although there was not much consensus.
I guess I will have to forgo the labeling and just develop my own style - not a bad thing!
Labels define things that are alike. Stay away from labels.
Great series, Phil, Still Photography comes to mind.
repleo wrote:
I find myself being drawn to images where the appeal is more in the colors, textures, shapes, patterns than the actual subject itself. I would like to pursue this style more seriously. Posting some examples of what I am talking about. I know they are not great but I think they show the direction I am trying to head. I really like some of the examples in 'Seeing Fresh - Contemplative Photography' but find the book a bit too cerebral for me.
Is there a general name or genre (other than rubbish) for these or any good books to further my pursuit ? Still life? Abstract? Contemplative? Looking for suggestions on where to look.
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I like them all, especially the computer screens, title it, " the last picture " .
Wonderful creative abstract images. Thanks!
Patterns and texture. Very well done.
Jack
Fine images Phil. I like them a lot. Play with some B&W conversions on some of them.
Don
LeeK
Loc: Washington State
I'd say you are noticing that which is less noticed? And... That's what makes a good photographer.
I like what you are doing. It is good to see the results produced by someone with a "vision". However, be aware that there are those who will see the faucet and hose, to use # 1 as an example, and miss the image. That is no reason for you to not to pursue your style of expression.
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