The abstract collection

“Relating to or denoting art that does not attempt to represent external reality, but rather seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colours, and textures”.

That is the dictionary definition of the word abstract, when used to describe a form of art – including photography. Inspired by the 30 photographers project that I recently took part in, here’s a selected gallery of my images that fall into that category.

The mysterious yet intriguing comes from architecture, close-up work and can be found practically anywhere. It’s an area which stretches the mind and challenges the eye, and can be interpreted so many ways.

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Tags: abstract, architecture, art, Dubai, London, Mauritius, monochrome, nature, photography, Queensland

22 thoughts on “The abstract collection”

harrienijland on November 5, 2013 at 11:38 said:

I think there are a lot of good ones and some excellent ones. See you!

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- mikeosbornphoto on November 5, 2013 at 12:09 said:
  
  Thanks Harrie, much appreciated!
  
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Rachael on April 27, 2013 at 15:32 said:

A fine collection of abstract compositions,

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 27, 2013 at 15:38 said:
  
  Thanks Rachael! Now the Fuji X-E1 is excellent at this sort of thing, but get any closer and it struggles. I have my eye on the macro lens :-)
  
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flaneriefeminine on April 26, 2013 at 23:00 said:

All are stunning! My favorites are “jewelry shop window” and “silver beach” :-)

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 26, 2013 at 23:09 said:
  
  Thanks Miret! I think Island Jetty is my favourite – the neat lines make me smile :-)
  
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Scott Marshall on April 21, 2013 at 21:10 said:

Eclectic contrasts lovely

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 22:06 said:
  
  Thank you Scott, I appreciate your comment and visit. I’ve taken a quick breeze around your site – a lot of stupendous work. I hope to look more closely soon.
  
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  - Scott Marshall on April 21, 2013 at 23:18 said:
    
    Well thanks Mike I will reciprocate – I followed you instantly – your most recent post was excellent
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on April 22, 2013 at 18:08 said:
      
      Thank you very much, Scott. And following each other’s work is what it’s all about.
      
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lena de almeida on April 21, 2013 at 17:59 said:

Abstraction is a favourite of mine. The collection you share here is wonderful.

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 18:05 said:
  
  Thank you very much, Lena. I’m pleased that you like it. Abstraction stretches the mind and eye – a favourite of mine too.
  
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stefaniejasper on April 21, 2013 at 17:09 said:

i love how the images look in the grid display, like our banners :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 17:12 said:
  
  Thank you Stefanie. Yes, it’s a nice look. It probably doesn’t encourage viewers to sweep through the gallery, however. I seem to be sticking to that banner – glad I pinched your idea!
  
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  - stefaniejasper on April 21, 2013 at 17:15 said:
    
    glad i had something for you to want to pinch ;)
    
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    - mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 17:18 said:
      
      I’m resisting the urge to redesign the banner every five minutes!
      
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Liana on April 21, 2013 at 16:22 said:

wow wow…these abstracts are wow, more specifically, WOW

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 16:37 said:
  
  Thank you so much Liana. So you like?!!
  
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ckponderings on April 21, 2013 at 11:54 said:

Great collection again! :)

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 11:55 said:
  
  Thanks Richard. It’s abstract weekend!
  
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Noeline Smith on April 21, 2013 at 10:59 said:

Great collection! I find I tend to include too much so my ‘abstract’ ends up a dull shot rather than an intriguing close up :(

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- mikeosbornphoto on April 21, 2013 at 11:03 said:
  
  Thank you Noeline! Well, abstract lives up to its billing and is hard to define. I find that details, lines or patterns catch my eye.
  
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