One of the things I’ve noticed I enjoy lately in my photography is taking things out of context. Removing or changing the normal context for a familiar object creates abstraction, and leads to the the “pause” I’m looking for. You might stop and think, “Hmmmm, I’ve never seen it that way.” Maybe the viewer would ponder if its a photograph or a painting. (Of course those of you reading my blog know its a photograph, but pretend for a moment you didn’t. How do you respond in that situation?)
On Monday I mentioned I went to the iris gardens and didn’t photograph the iris. That’s not totally true, but I didn’t like any of the “traditional” iris images I captured. My favorite one from the day is more about form and color than the flower itself.
Out of context, a bit abstracted. Would you know it’s an iris if I hadn’t told you? The clues are there. That’s what makes it fun.
I think I’d have known it was iris, but it’s hard to be sure because I did know the iris were coming. 🙂 It is a lovely abstract, though, with a watercolor-ish feeling to it.
Its a lovely abstract, I think the edges (ruffle) of the petals give away that its an Iris. Having said that though – my mind wouldn’t even wonder about what flower it was – just take in the colors and shapes that your close-up photo shows. I guess I’ve become an ‘abstract’ observer rather than wondering about the reality of the thing.
Kat – you know that I am a huge fan of your abstract and graphic work. I greatly admire this creative direction you are taking and the deliberate pause you are attempting to engender in your viewer.
It looks like a great surface design or hand-dyed fabric. Neat! Thanks for helping me to see things in a new way …