John, I’ve always been fascinated by Monet’s water lily paintings where he is so close it appears to be an abstract painting but in reality is a realist image.
Yes, those are great. I tend to think of them as semi-abstract. And I look at photographs that way too, especially if there’s clues in the picture that convey something about the subject, size and scale. Most of my own abstractions are in that category (including this one). What’s kind of interesting with some of those images, is the way your perception migrates between a two-dimensional abstract and three dimensional space.
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The first one is a good example how much some pictures depend on the angle of light. Nice and simple in my mind which I like a lot.
Yes, I agree, the angle is often the key. Many thanks Hans.
Wow! A great example that realist and abstract art can exist on the same plane.
I like that thought. And in this instance, a light flare is contributing to those things as well. Good comment Ed!
John, I’ve always been fascinated by Monet’s water lily paintings where he is so close it appears to be an abstract painting but in reality is a realist image.
Yes, those are great. I tend to think of them as semi-abstract. And I look at photographs that way too, especially if there’s clues in the picture that convey something about the subject, size and scale. Most of my own abstractions are in that category (including this one). What’s kind of interesting with some of those images, is the way your perception migrates between a two-dimensional abstract and three dimensional space.
Excellent, John!
thanks Harrie 👋
Enjoyed the image and the discussion with Ed!
Thanks Lynn, and glad you enjoyed the chat as well.