Sagittarius Viking
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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #74: Abstract
This week we invite you to break the rules and go beyond the traditional realistic image of an object, scene, or element. For Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #74, we are going “Abstract.”
This week’s challenge was the most challenging so far, as I don’t think I take a lot of photos of abstract art…but it got me thinking, and maybe I do, sometimes. The photo above is an art installation in between two apartment complexes.
I shared this photo of a baby Barrel Cactus before. This natural pattern is pretty abstract when you think about it. Photo taken in the Mojave Desert, Nevada.
One of the definitions I found when I googled abstract was Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art (Wikipedia.) What about this landscape in Death Valley National Park (CA,) it’s pretty abstract don’t you think? I enjoy visiting art exhibitions from time to time, in fact I took my daughter to one last week, that we both enjoyed, but in my book nature will always be the greatest artist. If I had to pick a favourite human artist, it would be the Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava.
This is Sundial Bridge in Redding (CA,) that he designed. It is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge for bicycles and pedestrians over the Sacramento River. It forms the worlds largest sundial and the beauty of the bridge is amazing admired from any side.
So what does Abstract make you think about? What art do you see with the eyes of your mind? I would love to see that!
Love,
Maria
You do take such beautiful abstract photos! I’ll have to think about it like you and what a FUN challenge! I think the barrel cactus is my favorite, natures beauty and the colors! ❤️😃
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Thank you so much Diana! Looking forward to see you photos 🙂
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Hi M – nice trio for the abstract theme – and all three selections have fun abstract lines – and love the colors on the baby Barrel Cactus
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Thank you so much. I enjoyed this theme a lot since it made me think. Thank you 🙏
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😊
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Wow what a shot!!
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Thank you Dave !
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Perfect – and beautiful choices! That barrel cactus is gorgeous in colour as well.
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Thank you so much!
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Never would have guessed that was a cactus. Great photo. But my favorite of the series is the one of the bridge
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Thank you! I lived near that bridge for about a year, and I loved spending time walking in that area. The bridge really gives the place a special vibe. There’s a popular hangout spot under the bridge, where people meet and play music/sing/dance/talk etc. Thank you for your comment.
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I’ve got a thing for well designed bridges too! The rest (ie the vast majority)…well see my earlier post https://studiotionghan.com/2019/11/30/may-burning-bridges-light-the-way-six-word-saturday/
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Awesome !
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I too love calatrava. His NYC structure at the 911 museum is incredible. All of your examples are terrific
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Wonderful! He is amazing. I think I like his City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia the most. Thank you for your kind comment.
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Cool bridge and that it is a sundial makes it even more so. Love nature’s abstracts, too!
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Thank you so much! You would of loved the garden next to Sundial Bridge. It is truly amazing.
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I started this comment 4 times It sent my mind a little abstract, lol. I love the abstract, all of it the bridge is cool cause it has several uses & tells time. Such a clever bridge. I love Architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, quirky colourful abstract.
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That’s funny! I’ll have to google that artist. Thank you for the idea and your comment!
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Such an interesting response to this challenge.
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Thank you!
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Hi, Maria. I think you take great abstracts! Maybe you should include them in your repetoire more often. They’re terrific.
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Thank you so much! I will definitely think about that.
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That was quite an interesting cactus!
I have to agree with you about nature being a great artist.
I remember watching a TV-broadcast with the Sun Dial bridge and the flames from the Carr Fire. 2018 was not a good summer with all the fires.
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They were worried about the bridge during that fire. That was horrible times, a summer I wish I could erase.
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A beautiful set of abstract images, Maria. Excellence choices. I like the angle you took of the bridge shot.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed them Amy. Thank you so much for your kind words.
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The baby barrel cactus is so beautiful 😍….
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Thank you so much! I almost stepped on it, and I’m so glad I didn’t.
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Beautiful images! I never thought of using the abstract theme to shoot a series. Thank you for sharing and inspiring new ideas!
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Thank you so much for your kind words! It makes me so happy that you enjoy my photography!
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