A Visit to Aripeka

I took the kids to Aripeka to take some pictures.  It was a beautiful day, and we had a good time.

 I think this bird owns this boat... he was not intimidated by me taking picture after picture of him and his residence.

 ...And if you believe that, I've got some swampland in Florida to sell you.

 Love this quaint bathroom set up... the toilet that almost falls through the floor, the empty soap dispenser that almost popped me in the head when I tried to get the non-existent soap... ahh...lovely!  No, really... it made me laugh.

 We thought this was funny... GET OUT!!!

My Minimal/Abstract Photos

I am still enjoying this style of photography.  My class is over, but I plan to continue to take photos throughout the next semester.  I will hopefully take intermediate photo in the summer. 

And Still More of My Minimalist/Abstract Photos

I am having just way too much fun with this project!

The blue and green photo was taken from underneath my patio table.

This rusty barrel is one of my absolute favorites.  So simplistic but still beautiful... the perfect combination of rust and moss green. 

I found the orange fungi by a tree in my mom's yard.  We swear it just appeared overnight.

Lester Hayes

This is a great interview with Lester Hayes who was one of the first to create abstract photos quite by accident, using a Kodak Instamatic camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnGoYTt6Reg

Abstract Photography

Here is a site about abstract photography that gives some interesting ideas on what makes good abstract photography:

http://www.photopoly.net/the-art-of-abstract-photography/

More Project 5 Attempts

Wow! My backyard has a lot of interesting textures and looks MUCH better close up!

My Project 5 Photo Attempts

I am trying to produce minimalist/abstract photos for this project. I am finding a lot of interesting shots right in my backyard which is an added bonus... I waste no fuel!