“A photograph is a secret about a secret.
The more it tells you, the less you know.”
- Diane Arbus
“Abstraction generally involves implication,
suggestion, and mystery,
rather than obvious description.”
- Robert Genn
“Photography is the art of observation. It has
little to do with the things you see
and everything to do with the way you see them.”
- Elliott Erwitt
“Abstraction demands more from me than realism.
Instead of reproducing something outside of me,
now I go inward and use everything I’ve learned
thus far in my life.”
- Susan Avishai
My topic
this week was supposed to have been my experience at an abstract photography
course at Fleming College in Cobourg. Alas, the course was cancelled
because of low enrolment – my second cancelled camera course this month. Oh
pooh, as they say. I was really looking forward to the course because the
concept of abstract, non-representational photography fascinates me.
So,
instead, I’ve included the thoughts of the above eminent photographers
about abstract photography. The images below seem to fulfill their criteria for
abstract photography. I include them for your enjoyment – and possibly your
puzzlement. I plan to pursue my interest in this area, especially with my nifty
new lens (more about that later!), so stay tuned for updates.
A note
about next week’s posting: on Sunday, November 6, I’m scheduled to make a presentation
at the monthly meeting of the Prince Edward County Photography Club in the
Wellington Library at 7pm. My topic will be Contemplative Photography. In preparation,
I have created a 72-slide PowerPoint presentation. I plan to post screen
captures of all 72 slides to my blog next weekend. I hope it will prove interesting
for you.
Until next
time!
Lock 11 gate, Trent Canal, Campbellford
Stage decorations, CreativFestival, Toronto
Abandoned toilet, Moira Street East, Belleville
Decorations, Zwick's Island Park playground, Belleville
Decoration, Zwick's Island Park playground, Belleville
Glass wall brick, Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, Belleville