i took this photo using a 30 sec. exposure and only the light from my mobile phone. the camera was on a tripod which enabled me to move the light freely around it - creating focus in the appropriate areas.
my aim was to create a 'homely/morning/family' feel because this is how i associate with the fruit.
the crumbs, dirty discarded knife, well loved chopping board, forgotten fruit and the name "breakfast" were used to create a hidden narrative.
post-exposure process:
rotate, add boarder.
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This image seems to be a bit underexposed and a bit out of focus. It also seems to be more of a still life than an abstract. However, the composition is pretty nicely balanced.
i think this falls more in the category of 'still life' than 'abstract.' try to use a light source that will give you stronger contrast between highlight and shadow. this looks like it came from indirect windowlight - which is a great source of light, but placement, time of day, and nearby reflective surfaces all make a difference.
Dull lighting, also needs to be sharper. I really don't consider this to be abstract. If you had focused closer on the shapes and textures of the avocado it would have been better.
abstract: Having an intellectual and affective artistic content that depends solely on intrinsic form rather than on narrative content or pictorial representation
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