I went for a walk in the very early morning when a thick layer of frost covered everything and took some shots of gnarled, brown, barely-there leaves given a new lease of beauty by glittering ice crystals.
The results struck me as quite abstract, insofar as the subject matter itself played a secondary role to the form, colour and texture of the photograph, so I went shuffling through my travel photos to see if I could come up with other attempts at abstract. The first shot that came to mind was this one of a vat of white M&Ms in Manhattan.
A small section of NY’s 9/11 Memorial, picking up clouds from the surrounding blue skies.
Weather-worn rocks in Arches National Park, Utah.
And back to New York again for a walk through the Highline and Battery Park’s tantalizing grasses…
… and Times Square’s neon-lit manhole covers.
Are you ready for a little abstraction? If you would like to join in this week’s theme (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Abstract
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS!
xxx Ailsa
In every landscape should reside jewels of abstract art waiting to be discovered. – Melissa Brown
Abstraction generally involves implication, suggestion and mystery, rather than obvious description. – Robert Genn
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What gorgeous shots Ailsa. And some up on Highline which I adore 🙂
It’s my favourite park in New York, Debbie, such a sensory oasis in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. 🙂
Great minds!
It will always be on my to do when I visit. Soon I hope!!
And here is my abstract: https://travelwithintent.com/2016/02/20/up-close-door-tiles-haga-gothenburg/
Your shots of the ice are beautiful.
Thanks Colline, I’m a complete winter addict, I get lost in the beauty of ice and snow and frost. All that glitters 🙂
SweeeeT! I think I have a photo or fifty to do a post or twenty! 😉
Hurrah, looking forward to your photos, AJ 🙂
I’d better get working then… 😉
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Love it, that warship shot is fascinating.
Thank you Ailsa!
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Hi Ailsa,
Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: https://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/love-at-second-sight/
Fabulous sculpture, Naomi.
Thank you, Ailsa!
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Gorgeous and brilliant abstract pictures!
Here’s my contribution: https://cocoaupnorth.wordpress.com/2016/02/20/abstract/
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Beautiful, beautiful…abstract can mean so much. Here’s mine https://lagottocattleya.wordpress.com/2016/02/20/travel-theme-abstract/
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Hi Ailsa, here is my abstrakt-entry:
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Hi Alisa, here’s my entry for this week!
http://justinebernice.com/2016/02/20/travel-theme-abstract/
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You posted some great shots.
http://junkboattravels.blogspot.mx/2016/02/weekly-travel-theme-abstract.html
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Love the grasses! Here’s my contribution: http://blog.mjfimages.com/2016/02/20/abstract/
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I just love your frost photos!
All wonderful captures, each so fascinating… 🙂
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You have shown us a lovely variety of abstract shots Ailsa. This theme appeals to the artistic side of me. https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/travel-theme-abstract/
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A difficult one! Still, I tried! https://travelrat.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/travel-theme-abstract/
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Here is my entry, sea-based of course (!) but water makes for wonderful distortion… http://mytravelmiddleeastandbeyond.com/2016/02/21/travel-theme-abstract/
Abstract in nature. regards Peet
here is my take: https://pdjpix.wordpress.com/2016/02/21/abstract-a-travel-theme/
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Really beautiful and fascinating abstract images, Ails. 🙂 That last one is fabulous.
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Unfortunately the abstract is becoming somewhat real! lol https://readerinspiredphotos.wordpress.com/2016/02/22/116-abstract/
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Thank you for this very thought provoking challenge:)
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Aisle, these photos are beautiful! My very favourite is your very first shot!
Sometimes, Ailsa, auto correct makes a moron of me! Nevertheless, my comment stands, I love and admire your photos.