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02/07/2009 12:10:56 PM · #1
I need to take some abstract photos sometime soon but I don't have a macro lens so it'll probably be more difficult. Anyone know how to take abstract stuff with a 70-200 or 18-55 lenses?
02/07/2009 12:23:09 PM · #2
"Abstract photos" is a bit of an abstract description -- can you be more specific about what kinds of images you want, or what they'll be used for?

Zooming-in with a telephoto lens, using odd angles, blurring, and color-shifting are all ways to make an ordinary subject into an abstract. For example, my entry into the "Tree" challenge (see the comments to see how others "saw" this) ...

02/07/2009 12:26:50 PM · #3
Here are a few that I took with my kit zoom lens (no macro capabilities)...
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02/07/2009 01:17:35 PM · #4
It's kind of a matter of looking at shapes and patterns, instead of the subject. Abstract rarely do well in challenges, but I enjoy them.

Blurry,out of focus light on a police car, with heavy gaussian blur applied


Taillights reflected in a wet road


Bubbles in shallow water on a concrete dam


Over processed reflection


Message edited by author 2009-02-07 13:18:03.
02/07/2009 03:54:27 PM · #5
Abstract doesn't mean macro so the two lenses you have will suffice.
02/07/2009 04:43:26 PM · #6
I like doing motion abstracts. Work with low enough light to get at least a couple of seconds exposure time, then move the camera during the exposure. Like, spinning slowly, panning it, in and out, whatever. I find it fun experimenting with different times, motions, etc. It's about the color, form, and motion of the image. Here are some examples from my port-



02/07/2009 05:55:00 PM · #7
Camera tossing can result in some neat abstracts. Set the self timer and just before the pic, toss the camera in the air, giving it a spin.

You probably don't want to do it with your SLR, though.
02/07/2009 06:01:12 PM · #8
Originally posted by yospiff:

Camera tossing can result in some neat abstracts. Set the self timer and just before the pic, toss the camera in the air, giving it a spin.

You probably don't want to do it with your SLR, though.


Along the same line as that, you can hold the strap and spin it around.
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