Challenge 72: Found Abstracts

The topic of Challenge 72 is Found Abstracts. I won't attempt a definitive guideline for "abstract". There's plenty of good information on the web for abstract art and abstract photography. Perhaps we'll get a rousing discussion going on the genre of abstract photography. For myself, abstract means a focus on line, color, shape, form, and texture without regard to a literal interpretation of the photographed subject which contributed those elements. Perhaps you'll agree, perhaps you'll disagree.

What does the FOUND mean? Just that. You cannot go into your "studio" and arrange subject(s) for your image. Composites are fine, any level of post processing image manipulation is fine, but you can't create the subject of your image(s). You must find the subject. They may be in your home (cats, objet d'art), they may be naturally found in the wild (leaves, ice crystals), they may be man-made (architectural abstracts). The only restriction is that you must start with found items.

Have fun with the search and have fun shooting!

Michael

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Challenge Starts: Friday, July 14th 2006 0:00 UTC

Challenge Ends: Tuesday, July 25th 2006 23:59 UTC

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Voting Ends: Thursday July 27th 2006 23:59 UTC

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