Squiggles

These are "squiggles", my attempt at an abstract shot.

I cannot 'do' abstract, I have a bit of a block when trying to create an bit of abstract.

My attempts at abstract on 365 are few and far between, but I would welcome a critique on this attempt.

My camera club are holding an 'abstract competition' in a few weeks and I am struggling to find 3 images to enter !

Anyway ... Squiggles !

[Pat Knowles]

I think they are drawer handles Phil? A good angle & some great shadows!! Nice squiggles!!

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat well that's my abstract failed then Pat...you got it in one ...

Abstract..... "art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures"

Phil Failed !!

[Pat Knowles]

@phil_howcroft If that's the definition...failed completely Phil!! Ha ha!!

[Judith Johnson]

Yes, I thought they were door handles too! The shadows make an interesting shot.

[Phil Howcroft]

@happypat :(

@busylady thanks judith :)

[Maggiemae]

"Of all the arts, abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you know how to draw well, that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for colours, and that you be a true poet. This last is essential." -- Wassily Kandinsky. Just ideas, Phil!

[Kerri]

Cool shot

[Cathy Donohoue]

I thought drawer pulls right away. I have no eye for abstracts. I have struggled to find "composition" in my shots. Maggiemae is correct in her comment.

[Sue Wilde]

Obviously drawer handles Phil but now go back and shoot just one of them and without the drawer line in between. Then turn the image through 90degrees. I promise you an abstract

[Myrna O'Hara]

I agree with sue would make a super abstract. Great shadow!! Well done .

[Phil Howcroft]

@swilde thanks sue, i did do a one handle shot in this photo shoot session, but decided it wasn't interesting enough for 365 !!! Doh !

@cdonohoue many thanks cathy, abstract is hard !!

@maggiemae thanks maggie, i think i will stay in the 'abstract too hard' camp

@sailingmusic Myrna thank you for your comment and 'follow' :)

@kerristephens cheers kerri :)