Colorful Abstract

[Mike Buckley]

Some will no doubt recognize the object that I used to create this abstract. Creating the abstract was one heck of a lot easier than making the more traditional, realistic photo but no less satisfying.

[bnnrcn]

I recognized it immediately but I'm not going to tell It looks nice as an abstract too

[Rebel]

Nice image, I think I've figured out what it is.

[tbob]

Fascinating Mike. I quite like this; should be on quite a few walls. The flowing lines and colours are spectacular. Just as a matter of interest did you try other crops to see if they work to make it even more abstracted?

[Bobobird]

Looks cool.

[Mike Buckley]

Thanks, everyone!

For anyone who didn't see my photo made a few days earlier, this is the source object.

Trevor: I made about 25 photos using various combinations of light and compositions. I even turned the object while the shutter was open in a couple attempts. I kept one other photo but like this one just a bit better, so I only posted this one. I would have more options for moving in on a tighter composition that makes a pure abstract with less hint of realism if I had a macro lens. I just might rent one.

[ST1]

I take my hat off to you Mike

[marlunn]

yup - sussed the item, nice, makes the subject look fluid rather than solid, mercury like, with great colour gradation, very futuristic and sci-fi.

[FootLoose]

I recognised it, but it still makes me think of something automotive. I like the way it moves from colour to b&w.

Macro sounds like a good idea too, Mike.

[Mike Buckley]

Thank you to Peter, Mark and Greg!

[Rita]

It sure makes an interesting abstract. Can't wait to see the results when you rent the macro

[Shadowman]

Nice capture.