@skipt07 One way you can develop the ability to see any shot, including abstracts is to take time to look at what is before you. I remember reading in Patterson's book was to go and sit at least 15 minutes in a spot before you even pick up the camera. That stayed with me. I don't always have 15 minutes (which really isn't a lot of time) but I do always try to really look around before I start shooting at any given place. It's helped me to see some interesting things and capture some abstracts too. That may work for you, or it may not, but I just thought I'd share a bit of my experience. You do have the eye for it!
@olivetreeann - Thank you very much Ann for your encouraging, challenging and informational comment! These kinds of comments on rare for me. I also checked out your dot com and like what I saw! Did you write that yourself? I liked it so much I am going to start following you. I will also try to slow down and take my time when looking for subjects to photograph!
@skipt07 Thank you so much Skip! You made my day. Yes, I write it all myself- when the muse hits- or my mind gets stuck on a theme. Thank you so much for the follow. It has been returned. I will try to remember that it is your desire to delve a little more deeply into the "art of seeing" as I like to call it (although I did not coin the term). And when I can I will try to add my two cents in that direction when I view your pictures. Thanks also for visiting the website. It is a new endeavor for me and it is so encouraging to know people actually go there and read it!!
Thank you all so much for your gracious comments and favs! I feel that I am lacking at spotting abstracts among the everyday things that we come in contact with. I'd like to develop my eye for seeing more but haven't had or taken the time to do it. But I am grateful for your encouraging words on this attempt!