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Abstract Photography uses unconventional colors, shapes, angles, and blur to convey a feeling, emotion or sensation. Browse our collection of high-quality abstract photos and experimental art - HD and free for commercial use.

orange ink in water

Orange Ink In Water


red and purple abstract ink clouds

Red And Purple Abstract Ink Clouds


abstract ink clouds in water

Abstract Ink Clouds In Water


teal and pink abstract forms in water

Teal And Pink Abstract Forms In Water


the centre of this orange flower stems

The Centre Of This Orange Flower Stems


a red flower billows smokey clouds

A Red Flower Billows Smokey Clouds


a flower begins to seethe red and orange plumes

A Flower Begins To Seethe Red And Orange Plumes


a cloud of pink paint in water

A Cloud Of Pink Paint In Water


a few drops of pink and yellow trail colour in water

A Few Drops Of Pink And Yellow Trail Colour In Water


a drop of pink and yellow paint in water

A Drop Of Pink And Yellow Paint In Water


a cluster of curling pink, silver and white like ink in water

A Cluster Of Curling Pink, Silver And White Like Ink In Water


a bubbling cloud of rich pink and yellow

A Bubbling Cloud Of Rich Pink And Yellow


candyfloss wreaths ring a white flower

Candyfloss Wreaths Ring A White Flower


a long-stemmed white flower emits wispy pink waves of smoke

A Long-Stemmed White Flower Emits Wispy Pink Waves Of Smoke


the fine petals of a flower bubble pink smoke

The Fine Petals Of A Flower Bubble Pink Smoke


metallic-looking flower petals enveloped by pink smoke

Metallic-Looking Flower Petals Enveloped By Pink Smoke


the silver petals of a flower smoke purple waves.

The Silver Petals Of A Flower Smoke Purple Waves.


creamy billows of smoke in a lilac space

Creamy Billows Of Smoke In A Lilac Space


a silken flower emits billows of white smoke

A Silken Flower Emits Billows Of White Smoke


a mildly wilting white flower in darkness

A Mildly Wilting White Flower In Darkness


a white silky flower spills white tendrils of smoke

A White Silky Flower Spills White Tendrils Of Smoke


curls of smoke from a flower

Curls Of Smoke From A Flower


sky through a wrought iron dome

Sky Through A Wrought Iron Dome


hand touches the center of a crystal light

Hand Touches The Center Of A Crystal Light


swirling purple light streaks

Swirling Purple Light Streaks


red light streaks above rail tracks

Red Light Streaks Above Rail Tracks


sphere of glowing street lights in night sky

Sphere Of Glowing Street Lights In Night Sky


abstract purple light shapes

Abstract Purple Light Shapes


bubbles and light

Bubbles And Light


abstract light chases bubbles

Abstract Light Chases Bubbles


soap bubbles surrounded by light

Soap Bubbles Surrounded By Light


abstract soap bubble light streaks

Abstract Soap Bubble Light Streaks


purple led lights reflect in bubbles

Purple LED Lights Reflect In Bubbles


light streaks and bubbles

Light Streaks And Bubbles


abstract purple light and lines

Abstract Purple Light And Lines


single window in large brick wall

Single Window In Large Brick Wall


drone image of cyclist

Drone Image Of Cyclist


urban green roof drone portrait

Urban Green Roof Drone Portrait


light casting shadows on abstract structure

Light Casting Shadows On Abstract Structure


abstract colorful wall of orange and blue

Abstract Colorful Wall Of Orange And Blue


texture of wood cladding painted blue

Texture Of Wood Cladding Painted Blue


man with camera stood on a dock

Man With Camera Stood On A Dock


man stood in garden with vertical landscape ahead

Man Stood In Garden With Vertical Landscape Ahead


abstract image of two people from different angles

Abstract Image Of Two People From Different Angles


abstract image of man standing in road

Abstract Image Of Man Standing In Road


abstract wave of colors

Abstract Wave Of Colors


abstract modern architecture forced perspective

Abstract Modern Architecture Forced Perspective


interior modern architecture art piece

Interior Modern Architecture Art Piece


light sneaks through cube structures in abstract art

Light Sneaks Through Cube Structures In Abstract Art


squares on squares art

Squares On Squares Art


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On Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography is a unique and diverse genre of digital art. Sometimes called non-objective, experimental, conceptual or concrete photography - abstract photography is very unrestricted when it comes to stylistic elements. In general, the genre aims to depict a stunning and beautiful image that isn’t something that can be perceived in the real world.

This can take a number of forms. In some cases, a photograph might aim to capture motion in a single image through the use of blurring. Other techniques include using special cameras that are able to perceive sources of light that are invisible to the human eye (such as infrared cameras). Other popular techniques of abstract imagery include macro photography (photography producing photographs of small items in a larger than life size) and digital photography techniques and filters.

With other forms of photography, things like exposure, shape, motion and the composition of the image are more rigid - because the photographer is trying to capture an image in all its real-world beauty. However, with abstract art - there’s a lot more room to creatively play around with these tools. The abstract artist may choose to tinker with an audience's sense of time and space in a number of ways. They may choose to isolate a fragment of a natural scene - removing any context to the viewer or they might stage a scene to create an unreal imagining of an object through use of unconventional light, color, shadow, texture, or shape that conveys a feeling, emotion or sensation.

Blur the Line Between the Real and Fantastic

For some photographers - the urge to abstract comes naturally. Knowing how to be abstract is about knowing how to strip context away from a scene and still convey the feeling, sensation or moment of that scene. Think less about the object itself and what it means in-context and more about how the lines and colours of the object make you feel.

Curve, Color and Shape

When it comes to abstract photography - the way the lines and shades of an object play off of each other are the most important. Everyday items are built with a certain practicality in mind - so in general, the function takes precedent over the design.

When you’re taking abstract photos - you’re essentially stripping an item down to its bare essentials and re-designing it. Zoom in on the object and look at it from unique perspectives. Find shapes and lines that play off each other and give you a feeling that goes beyond the context of the object itself. Force yourself to look at the object in a new way and the need to abstract will come naturally.

Tips & Techniques for Experimental Photographs

1. Macro Photography

This is a type of photography that makes use of extreme close-ups. Macro photography is not always abstract, but generally zooming in close to an object will help you to see the object as a collection of lines and shapes playing off each other rather than an object as whole. This will help when trying to convey an image of the object in an abstract manner.

2. Be Experimental

Abstraction is not about viewing objects as they appear and following photographic guidelines. Don’t be afraid to shoot out of focus, blur subjects in motion, and use unconventional lighting and angles.

3. Go Digital

When working in more concrete genres - post-production is mostly confined to a rigid set of rules that help to give the image the best focus possible. With abstract photography - there are no such rules. Play around with extremes in levels and saturation and feel free to alter colours and shapes. Don’t get discouraged if it looks odd at first - play around with it and have fun! Remember, it’s called experimental art for a reason.