30 photographers

This is a fruitful exercise in collaboration. Thirty photographers, who belong to the Photography Institute’s London Facebook group, each created an image on a single theme – abstract. This was the brainchild of Darren Sharp, who skilfully pieced together this wonderful montage.

We were all struck by the diversity of images, and how each individual responded to the challenge in such different ways. It combines the best of individual expression and joint effort.

My contribution comes from a simple object in a west London park. At close quarters, its dimpled, textured surface is hard to define and has its own synthesis – the essence of abstract. It’s little more than a lowly stone bench, dappled by the sunlight and then treated with a light sepia tint to bring out the contrasts.

This is the original cut of my photograph – which stands alongside so many impressive pieces of work.

Bruno Conceicao, another of the 30 photographers, has written about the project here. He also reveals more about his abstract image.

Tags: abstract, art, Darren Sharp, monochrome, montage, photographic collaboration, photography, Photography Institute London, sepia

14 thoughts on “30 photographers”

jdtphotography.co.uk on April 25, 2013 at 08:56 said:

A great collaboration under the theme of abstract. How diverse the images are and each shows the individuality of the photographer and yet I feel these images form a cohesive whole through the textures and light . Have a great weekend Mike !

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 25, 2013 at 21:38 said:
  
  Thank you James, it looks like the project achieved what it intended to. Glad you enjoyed it.
  
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Nick Twinney on April 22, 2013 at 08:36 said:

Always inspirational when togs get together… Makes you work and think harder. Well done.

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 22, 2013 at 18:07 said:
  
  Thanks Nick, my part was small but the sum of the parts made it work in this case. Hopefully there’s more to come.
  
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Noeline Smith on April 20, 2013 at 19:51 said:

What a great idea – I look forward to seeing your version!

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 20, 2013 at 20:15 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Noeline! It’s all ready to go, though I stopped at 24.
  
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lena de almeida on April 20, 2013 at 18:21 said:

Each individual photo looks beautiful, the resulting composition looks great. I love your contribution.

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 20, 2013 at 18:45 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Lena, that’s really appreciated!
  
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flaneriefeminine on April 20, 2013 at 10:07 said:

Very cool idea! And love your photo :-)

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 20, 2013 at 11:31 said:
  
  Thanks Miret! Darren has to take all the credit. I’ve been inspired to create my own abstract gallery which will appear on Sunday. You could call it abstract weekend!
  
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ckponderings on April 20, 2013 at 09:32 said:

Great set of images, and yours adds to the overall set nicely, Mike! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 20, 2013 at 09:55 said:
  
  Cheers Richard! I’ve never attempted a 30-item composite but the results are super. It just shows how we all have our own eye for things.
  
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maryqkaca on April 20, 2013 at 09:31 said:

Compliments Mike! Very good photo! Cheers, Maria

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 20, 2013 at 09:52 said:
  
  Thank you Maria. Well, I can take 1/30 of the credit for the montage!
  
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