Abstract photography can be a lot of fun. Furthermore, it can result in some impressive images. However, some skill is required to create great abstract images. Composition is one of the most important of those skills. Composition determines how the form, color, and curves are placed in an image. There are many ways to approach composition. Performing a systematic review of the field of composition is beyond the scope of this article. However, three aspects of composition will be covered.
* Rule of Thirds
* Golden Triangle
* No Rules
Rule of Thirds : One of the most common approaches to composition is the rule of thirds. This rule involves dividing an image into thirds both vertically and horizontally. The center of interest is then placed where the dividing lines cross.
Golden Triangle Another approach to composition is the golden triangle. With the golden triangle, a diagonal is drawn from one corner of an image to the opposite corner. Then, lines are drawn from the other two corners such that they intersect at right angles with the diagonal. The center of interest is located at the intersections of these lines.
No Rules: While these two approaches to composition can create impressive images, one of the wonderful things about abstract photography is that, sometimes, the rules can be ignored. At times, you can just go wherever your imagination leads you.
Applying the Art of Subtraction
People respond to abstract photography on an instinctual or emotional level. So, when creating abstract images, one needs to remove anything that does not strengthen the viewer’s emotional reaction. This is referred to as the art of subtraction.
So, how does one create an image that conveys an emotion? A basic three step process works well: 1) identify the emotion, 2) identify the components that reinforce the emotion and include them in the image, and 3) remove everything else from the image.
So, why this is important? Well, items in an image that help communicate the emotion strengthen the image. Any other item just dilutes the image. Basically, any component that does not strengthen the emotion of an image detracts from the image.
In Summary
Great compositions lead to great abstract images. Of course, there is a lot more to learn about abstract photography.
Interested in learning more about abstract photography? Check out Ron’s in-depth abstract photography article at Abstract Photography.
* Rule of Thirds
* Golden Triangle
* No Rules
Rule of Thirds : One of the most common approaches to composition is the rule of thirds. This rule involves dividing an image into thirds both vertically and horizontally. The center of interest is then placed where the dividing lines cross.Golden Triangle Another approach to composition is the golden triangle. With the golden triangle, a diagonal is drawn from one corner of an image to the opposite corner. Then, lines are drawn from the other two corners such that they intersect at right angles with the diagonal. The center of interest is located at the intersections of these lines.
No Rules: While these two approaches to composition can create impressive images, one of the wonderful things about abstract photography is that, sometimes, the rules can be ignored. At times, you can just go wherever your imagination leads you.
Applying the Art of Subtraction
People respond to abstract photography on an instinctual or emotional level. So, when creating abstract images, one needs to remove anything that does not strengthen the viewer’s emotional reaction. This is referred to as the art of subtraction.
So, how does one create an image that conveys an emotion? A basic three step process works well: 1) identify the emotion, 2) identify the components that reinforce the emotion and include them in the image, and 3) remove everything else from the image.
So, why this is important? Well, items in an image that help communicate the emotion strengthen the image. Any other item just dilutes the image. Basically, any component that does not strengthen the emotion of an image detracts from the image.
In Summary
Great compositions lead to great abstract images. Of course, there is a lot more to learn about abstract photography.
Interested in learning more about abstract photography? Check out Ron’s in-depth abstract photography article at Abstract Photography.
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