This article covers four techniques which you can use to create abstract images. These techniques may be applied to various subject matter to produce great abstract photography.
Using Blur
The first technique is the deliberate blurring of objects. Photos with a dreamy feel work best with this technique. As a result, selecting the subject matter carefully is essential. After all, if the wrong subject matter is chosen, the final results will be discouraging.
This technique can be carried out in several ways. Perhaps the easiest way is to use a soft focus lens. However, this is also the costliest method. Another method is to use a soft focus filter which can be mounted on just about any lens. Using panty hose stretched over the lens is yet another method. Needless to say, the blur can always be added in the course of image editing with Photoshop (or any other editing software).
Zooming In on the Subject
To utilize this technique, a zoom lens is needed. The technique is fairly straightforward. A long shutter speed is chosen. Then, while the shutter is open, the photographer changes the focal length of the zoom lens. The standard approach is to start at a wide angle and zoom into a narrow angle.
With this technique, there are a few essential points. When using this technique, a tripod is really required. Without a tripod, the photo will be blurred by camera movement. A strong center of interest works best with this technique. For those images that lack a strong center of interest, the image often seems to be simply a bunch of blurry lines. Keeping these points in mind can help to enhance your abstract photos.
Don’t be surprised if you discover that you need to take many shots to create just one excellent abstract photo. This is just the way this technique functions. You can not accurately foresee the way a shot will come out. So, take many shots and pick the best one.
Partial Object
With this particular technique, the entire object is not photographed. Rather, the photographer isolates just a section of an object. Then, that section is photographed. The objective is to isolate the most interesting portion of an object.
Since form, color, and lines are very important when the partial object technique is used, objects should be selected based on these factors.
Photoshop Filters
Instead of creating abstract images at the time that an image is shot, Photoshop can be utilized to produce the abstract. Photoshop filters offer one easy way to do this. The Photoshop filters can be located in the Filter menu. The key here is to experiment with the various filters. After you are done experimenting, you can select the filter that produced the most intriguing results. Then, you can use that filter for the final image.
Summation
These techniques are very effective in creating eye-catching abstract images. The next step is to pick up your camera. Then, you just need to head out to create some great images.