Abstract August Challenge

July 30th, 2011
I am going to try and push my photographic thinking skills by creating abstract photos for the month. Feel free to join me in this new challenge. I am labeling the photos "abstractaugust"

Here is an article with some great examples.
July 30th, 2011
I don't see the article link but I'm IN. :)
July 30th, 2011
Love the abstract article ;-) I'm in!
July 30th, 2011
so cool!!! looooove abstract.. not sure if i manage whole month but i add my bit!
July 30th, 2011
Hmm, I've already got a little somethin somethin lined up for August. I'm always a month behind on the challenges anyway:)
July 30th, 2011
i'm so in for this one!!! love to do abstract!!!
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@keithdavid
Psssst. Keith. It's abstract AUGUST!
It's still July.
July 30th, 2011
You should know by now that I'm a NONconformist

@webfoot
July 30th, 2011
I'm in but can anyone explain what it means?;-D(I'm new here;-)
July 31st, 2011
@keithdavid
Oh. I see. Non conformist is the same as NO filter. I get it now.
July 31st, 2011
Yep!! And to add insult to injury, my shot really isn't even considered a true abstract... just used this thread for more shameless self promotion... sorry @brumbe , I'm a bad bad boy :-(


@webfoot
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July 31st, 2011
http://ronbigelow.com/articles/abstract-photography/abstract-photography.html
@deens @janmaki @kammy @harley84 @tanyasamol Sorry that the link did not come through the first time.

@keithdavid great to finally "meet" you, seems you are all the talk here on this here site. Also glad to see another non-conformist who likes to cause a bit of trouble.

@webfoot July is close to august anyway.
July 31st, 2011
Not sure if I will stick with this style, but it is fun trying anyway.
July 31st, 2011
I'M IN!!!! :P
July 31st, 2011
I tend to bring attention to myself, I'm a bit of an attention whore. Nice to digitally meet you as well...

@brumbe
July 31st, 2011
i'm in!
August 1st, 2011
My first abstract for the month and I think of 365 too.
August 1st, 2011
Took this today and now an abstract August challenge is unveiled, great!
August 2nd, 2011
Here’s my first shot. This could be fun!
August 2nd, 2011
It may well take the whole month to get the hang of, and hopefully improve my abstract shots, but I love the idea!
August 2nd, 2011
@ltodd I think you did quite well right out of the gate!
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August 2nd, 2011
how can I post my picture here? need help! :)
August 2nd, 2011
Can someone please teach me how to post a pic.. ever since I started 365, I've never learned how to post a pic in a discussion... :| but anyway.. hope for someone to teach me how.. here's the link of my first entry. Thanks in advance! :)
http://365project.org/rylenlui14/365/2011-08-02
August 2nd, 2011
Great idea. I probably won't do it every day of August but I'll certainly do as many as I can :o)
August 2nd, 2011
@rylenlui14 Ryan, go to your picture. At the bottom there is a code. Copy the code by highlighting and then right clicking on copy (make sure you have copied the entire code as they're very long. It sometimes takes a couple of tries) Then come on this page, right click and copy and once you've posted your reply your photo should appear :o)
August 2nd, 2011
I don't know if this is abstract enough but it's my first attampt for this challenge

August 2nd, 2011
I'll try with this , not every day but give it a go.
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August 3rd, 2011
my 1st entry. thanks @psychographer. :)

August 3rd, 2011
My 2nd Entry.. click view large. :)

August 3rd, 2011
can i join ???
here is my entry ... =)

August 3rd, 2011
@zitrv of course you can join in the fun. Just tag photo with abstractaugust. I really like the pattern in this.
August 3rd, 2011
@brumbe
thanks Paula ... =)
it is our screen door ... =)
August 4th, 2011
can i add another one ???

here it is ...
August 4th, 2011
My first abstract photo for the August Abstract Challenge

August 4th, 2011
My 3rd entry.. :)

August 4th, 2011
My 2nd entry

August 4th, 2011
...and my 3rd attempt. They all happen to be grass but this is totally unintentional :o)

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August 5th, 2011
"LOVE" This abstract (above) was originally shot as a brightly colored, partially inflated hot air balloon. It was intentionally shot out of focus and with camera motion. Hence the soft colors. The color is SOOC. The manipulation into the heart form took five clicks in Photoshop Elements 9, the vignette and frame, two clicks in Picnik. Dedicated to the 365ers, who are such an inspiration. Thanks guys!!!
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@hown - this looks fantastic - a great photo, well done.
August 5th, 2011
My second abstract attempt - not sure it really qualifies for abstract but I still like it,

August 5th, 2011
My 4th entry! I hope you guys like it! click view large! :) thanks!

August 5th, 2011
I hadn't intended this to be part of a challenge, but someone suggested it so here goes:

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This could be fun; great idea!!
August 5th, 2011
Here's mine:
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Abstract enough? What do you think I'm not sure!
August 6th, 2011
I am not sure if this is abstract enough... :)

August 6th, 2011
@kimmiesue - your pink abstract photo is amazing! Well done.
August 6th, 2011
I am really enjoying participating in the Abstract August challenge - it is really pushing me to look at the world differently. Here is my third abstract photo.

August 6th, 2011
August 6th, 2011
Someone recommended this theme to me for my pic today - I hope it qualifies. If not I can delete it. :)


August 6th, 2011
Another one? :)

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August 7th, 2011

Abstractaugust
August 7th, 2011
@brumbe how do i post my picture?
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August 7th, 2011
@hasli - go to your photo and click and copy the link which is located at the bottom right hand side of the screen. Once you have copied it return to this page and paste the link into the box and then hit post reply. Your photo will appear. Good luck.
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August 8th, 2011
My 5th entry.. Hope you guys like it! Click view large! :) Thanks!

August 8th, 2011
@nicolecampbell Thank you!
August 8th, 2011
My 1st submission hope you guys like it :)

August 8th, 2011
August 8th, 2011
@hasli - great photo
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AbstractAugust #2
August 9th, 2011
Here's my shot at abstract:

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AbstractAugust #3
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August 10th, 2011
Here is my first attempt...
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@nicolecampbell....Great submissions, keep them coming :)
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AbstractAugust #4
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not sure this is abstract enough for you.
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AbstractAugust #5 (Texture You Want To Touch)
August 11th, 2011
@hasli - thank you so much.
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AbstractAugust # 6 Abalone shell display

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August 12th, 2011
So far, I have posted an abstract for every day in August. I like some of mine better than others. Here is my favorite (August 4th):

August 12th, 2011
I have posted an abstract every day - thank you for thinking of this challenge! I am having so much fun!

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August 13th, 2011
I really love abstract, but it's harder than it looks to shoot! (This is a marble macro, btw.)
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August 14th, 2011
AbstractAugust #7 Modified Flooring

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AbstractAugust #8 Opposites

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@nicolecampbell I love your red and green stamen photo. Great contrasts and composition.
August 15th, 2011
@marytj I like your burning coals abstract.. I keep looking at it as I would a fireplace! Good abstract.
August 15th, 2011
Abstract August #9 Blossom Ball

August 15th, 2011
:)

August 15th, 2011
@annamaker - thank you so much for your lovely comments
August 15th, 2011
@annamaker - photo #9 is fantastic, well done.
August 15th, 2011
Abstract grass plant

August 15th, 2011


Light Painting :-)
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August 15th, 2011
@lluniau - wonderful abstract photos :)
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AbstractAugust #10
August 19th, 2011
this is mine.
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August 19th, 2011
I don't know if this qualifies as abstract but in my mind it does. It is sooc, it is the reflection of a street lamp in an old glass window.

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Maybe not abstract enough?

August 20th, 2011
My first attempt at abstract photo:) It is the reflection of the sun off of a CD.
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AbstractAugust #11
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My first attempt and I was unclear if it was to abstract SOOC or processed abstract. This is processed abstract.
August 22nd, 2011
@marilyn Super good!
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Tomatos

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August 24th, 2011
another processed abstract
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AbstractAugust #12 .. New silk threads from many cocoons.

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August 25th, 2011
My first attempt ever at "abstract"

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Abstract August #13
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