{"id":595,"date":"2018-06-06T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cobertphotography.com\/blog\/?p=595"},"modified":"2018-06-06T08:32:46","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T13:32:46","slug":"share-six-abstract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cobertphotography.com\/blog\/share-six-abstract\/","title":{"rendered":"Share Six | Abstract"},"content":{"rendered":"

June’s theme over at Share Six is abstract. \u00a0Those of you who know me personally as a photographer know that I am a portrait photographer. \u00a0This is what I love though about being part of a photography group that does themed challenges like this. \u00a0This group of gals is constantly stretching me and helping me grow. \u00a0If you are a photographer and haven’t taken part in these monthly challenges or any other challenges, I highly encourage you to do so. \u00a0You will find that it’s very fun and you learn a lot, therefore your skills improve.<\/p>\n

As I said, abstract is not something I’ve really even dabbled in. \u00a0So I was really racking my brain trying to figure out what I was going to photograph. \u00a0It dawned on my that I could use intentional camera movement to make ordinary objects become abstract. \u00a0I haven’t even really played with intentional camera movement either, but what better time than now?<\/p>\n

For my first image, I waited until later in the evening. \u00a0I knew because of using a slow shutter speed I’d need less light. \u00a0I pointed my camera up at some trees. \u00a0When I pushed the shutter button, I twisted my camera creating the swirl.<\/p>\n

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For my next image, I just pointed at some grass (still in the evening when it was getting dark) and moved the camera a bit as I pressed the shutter.<\/p>\n

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For my third image, I actually shot it during the middle of a bright sunny day. \u00a0I pointed up at a tree. I shot at ISO 100 and f\/29 and 1\/2 sec. shutter speed. \u00a0I used my 28-135 and started wide, but zoomed as I pressed the shutter.<\/p>\n

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My fourth image was the same technique. \u00a0This was a picture of the pond behind our yard. \u00a0This is one of my favorites of the set.\u00a0Who knew I’d like intentional camera movement and zooming so much?<\/p>\n

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For my last two, I waited until after dark and headed to the carnival\/fair that happens to be in town right now. \u00a0I wanted to do some light painting, and I once again used a slow shutter speed and intentional camera movement.<\/p>\n

For this first one, I just left the shutter open and moved my camera all around.<\/p>\n

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For this second one, I held the camera still for a second so I could get the ferris wheel somewhat defined, then moved the camera in a wave pattern.\"IMG_4587_web\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I hope you enjoyed my interpretation on the theme abstract. \u00a0I have to say, I had a lot of fun playing around getting these images. \u00a0I hope you will too! Get out and have fun creating art! \u00a0First though, continue through our circle to see Janet’s blog<\/a>. \u00a0You won’t be disappointed!<\/p>\n

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June’s theme over at Share Six is abstract. \u00a0Those of you who know me personally as a photographer know that I am a portrait photographer. \u00a0This is what I love though about being part of a photography group that does themed challenges like this. \u00a0This group of gals is constantly stretching me and helping me … <\/p>\n

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