For many, the concept of abstract art breeds images of what appear to the uneducated eye as random swathes of color and shape tossed into a scene to create something the artists deems representation of a specific entity such as an emotion or situation.
When it comes to photography, similar notions can occur as we are confronted with confusing images containing unspecific subject matter. But do not be afraid, there is an awful lot to be learned from abstract photography.
Photo Inspiration
Extrajection
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Dimitridf
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Bill Gracey
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Dimitridf
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Hippie
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Extrajection
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Extrajection
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Bill Gracey
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Anthony C Hammond
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Extrajection
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Tanakawho
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Akbar2
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Radiant Guy
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Gwilmore
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Gwilmore
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Tanakawho
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Extrajection
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Imagezen
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Tanakawho
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Jops
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Jon Smith
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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zilverbat
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Care_SMC
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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Eloctre
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Tanakawho
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Giridhar
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Geoffrey Gilson
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Geoffrey Gilson
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Geoffrey Gilson
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Geoffrey Gilson
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Geoffrey Gilson
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dibytes
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Dustin Ginetz
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p2-r2
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Peter E. Lee
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Claudio Schwarz
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Bill Gracey
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Jessica Keating
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Federica Testani
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Tai Machado
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Smenzel
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Inner_vision
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Freeariello
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Eberg
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Hilde Kari
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Akbar
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Paul Stevenson
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/61.jpg)
Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
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yago1
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Tanakawho
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/65.jpg)
Zeevveez
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Lochaven
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Tanakawho
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Tanakawho
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/69.jpg)
Tanakawho
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/70.jpg)
Extrajection
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/71.jpg)
Extrajection
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Extrajection
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/73.jpg)
Extrajection
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/74.jpg)
Phil Gibbs
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/75.jpg)
Federica Testani
![](https://cdn.tutsplus.com/photo/uploads/legacy/847_abstractRU/76.jpg)
Further Reading
Here are a few links to really useful tutorials and articles that will teach you more about this type of photography:
- Creatively Approaching Abstract Photography
- 80 Amazing Abstract Architecture Shots and How to Shoot Your Own
Share Your Own Images!
I hope you've enjoyed the above photographs and that they've inspired you to go out and capture something amazing for yourself!
We'd love to see your favorite abstract shots - just post a comment and link below. Also, feel free to link to any resources that you've found particularly helpful in this area.
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