A Little Abstract

Hi Folks,

I have decided to write about something a little different today. I am getting into different types of photography and one of them is close up and abstract.
I find that it is a challenge to look for different things I look for patterns and lines.
My first photo below was a subject that if you looked at you would think nothing of it. Basically it is a rusted pipe but I looked closer and noticed the rust and the white made an interesting pattern.

Two People

It kind of gives an impression of 2 people sitting one behind the other. Also there is nice texture.

The second photo is a close up of a close up. I walked in closer and zoomed in as far as my lens on my camera would allow me to go. I did not have a tripod which was a challenge but overall it turned out OK I think

Germs

It to me looks like something you would see looking in a microscope you know germs etc. I also like both photos because of the texture in each.

The 3rd photo is an abstract which I kind of like. I mean it is a shot where I didn't hold steady but I got some ghosting which at times can look quite interesting.

Abstract or Style

I am always looking to improve my photography so I am practiceing different styles which I will post here.
The styles I am trying are Architecthure, Landscape, Macro, Street, Abstract, Lightpainting and Night shooting. I am certainly trying to keep everything interesting.
For now these are My Photographic Observations until next time...


Vedran

Street Scenes

Hi Folks,

I would just like to include a few pics of the street scenes around Split.
I find it quite interesting and looking around for expressions or people being unaware candid moment is quite interesting.
I was wondering around Veli Varos in the old part of Split just underneath Marjan Hill. I liked the streets and just happened to notice this lady eating an ice cream so I composed the shot but was looking not at her but a lamp further up the street. She was of course included.

Ice Cream In Veli Varos

I am thinking it makes an interesting pic as she is enjoying her ice cream in relative solitude.

A bit further up the road I came across these 2 lady's having a heated debate. I have no idea what they were talking about but it made for an interesting photo as they kind of settled down and were collecting they're thoughts.

Simmering

I don't know if this was prying and it was none of my business but I am always looking for someone with any sort of gestures etc and those folded arms didn't seem to agree either lol.

I had moved around and was heading back to the Split Riva When I happened to notice this blonde lady having a look out of her window at whatever was happening on the street below. She seemed very happy in her own way and just seeming to enjoy what she was observing.

Enjoying The View

I find this style of photography interesting but hard work as you are always looking around. It is a bit different than taking landscapes or architecture  or portraits.
Later in the evening I stopped of in the square or piazza in Split and decided to take a shot at night for a change. Just practising my camera holding skills as I did not use a flash and had to bump up the ISO.

Night Shot In The Piazza

Generally when you shoot at night it is always recommended to carry a tripod. They are cumbersome and a pain to carry but they stabilise a camera which is the purpose. I try carrying a tripod when I can but this night I was trying something new.

My last street shot is an abstract just doing something different again.

Abstract, Monet Or Fine Art 

These are My Photographic Observations for now. Delving into Street Photography has been interesting and will share as I go along. I hope You all enjoy.
PS Don't forget to leave any comments below if you have any good bad or other.

Vedran

Taking Risks

Hi Folks,

I have a new photographic observation today and it is about taking risks. I know we can take risks when we cross the road or go out on a possibly rainy day with no umbrella or even climb a mountain with no safety harness and rope. Are you getting the picture that i am planting in your mind?
Well can you imagine having a brand new Mercedes Benz and parking it in a area that is riddled with urban art (graffiti or vandalism so take your pick).

I for one would not do that but that's me I guess. I wonder if the owner knew that the previous couple of days there was no imaging on the wall. The mind boggles as where people park sometimes altho there is nothing wrong where he parked as it was in very close proximity to the Split Riva.

It is just a shame that everything seems to get vandalised some how. Don't get me wrong there are some great artists out there but the majority are just crap. Useless tags or some kind of status symbol saying Look at Me, Look at Me I am really smart because I know hot to press the nozzle on a spray can.
Just a shame society is going that way but anyway....

Nice Car Shameful Wall

I must say that the car looks kind of wonderful being sleek two door and black. It is kind of a contrast to the wall which is well you make up your own mind. Me thinks it makes a good image and I am always looking for a contrast in the photo's that I take.

This is My Photographic Observation and stay tuned for more soon.

Vedran

The Fishing Routine

Hi Folks

I like to see what people do around Split and one thing that is consistent is that the people love to get in a boat and go fishing. No rod and reel and casting out but get in a boat and drop a net.
I think it is a quick way to fish because I guess more fish would be caught. I am the sort who likes to be on Terra Firma with a 12 foot rod and reel.

The Floats Attached To the Net

Of course the tools that are required are the boat (goes without saying) netting and the floats.
Petrol to get you where in the Adriatic sea you want to cast or even oars in some cases.
It is a lively hood for some altho most tend to do it for recreation.

The Fishing Net

Of course after all the catching is done you need to do some net repair (which is an art form to itself) if needed to be prepared for the next time out. I would find this tedious but then that's me.

Repairing The Net 

This is My Photographic Observation for now so take care all.

Vedran

Spy Cam Or Rotor Cam

Hi Folks

It has certainly been a little while since my last post but I am up and running again after finally doing some sorting and editing.
My Photographic Observations today is all about this contraption that was flying around the Riva in Split.
It had 4 little rotor blades and had on it what appeared to be some sort of camera.

Out Of The Blue

It was obviously a remote or a drone but it certainly had a lot of peoples attention.
I cant see any reason as to why there would be any Spy camera's in use around here but maybe it is on trial for crowd control purposes.

Closer View

I would hate to think that they would use this type of thing. This is only an opinion that I have but it could also possibly be somebodies toy.
Hate to think what would have happened if it conked out as there were plenty of people on the Riva that day and it was roughly about 100 feet in the air.

Swirly Wirly

Certainly an interesting piece of machinery and certainly was fun to look at.

I am hoping to post more regularly now as i had a huge backlog of photos (which I Still Have) so maybe in a week at the latest.

Vedran

Band On The Riva

Hi Folks,

It has been a while since my last post to this blog but have finally got around to doing one.
I was on the Split Riva one night when I noticed a stage and some roadies setting up for a band to play.
I decided to hang around and have a listen and my word I was pleasantly surprised.
The band was a 4 piece consisting of a drummer,bass,guitar and lead singer.
It consisted of 2 Guys and 2 Gals.

Lead Guitar Player

The drummer and singer were the females. They played a wide variety of music ranging from Roxette to Metallica which was very interesting. All the players were very good and very tight as in in beat and I would even go to the extent of saying that they were probably the best I have ever seen on the Riva.

Lead Singer Great Voice

The octave range of the lead singer was stunning as she could belt out a tune but also be very mellow where required. I did not catch the name of the band which was disappointing from my side.
The night gave me a chance of practising some in the dark concert photography.
I did not use any flash so I had to get my exposures spot on.

Lead Guitarist Trilling Along

The lead guitarist was also very good and he also had great stage presence. The bass player was marvellous and also could slip into funky time when required. Could not get any pics of the drummer because very difficult to get an in focus photo so I did not include any here.
The 2 guys would run around stage and really make things exciting.

Excitable Boys

To finish the night the band played the Roxette song " It could have been love" with some really nice lighting effects and thus the night ended on such a nice sweet high. Maybe the band had told the crowd who they were but me being me, I guess did not catch it as I was chimping (looking at the Images, 283 of them) and so my observations were true to form lol.

It Could Have Been Love

This is my photographic observation for now. I will hopefully post very soon as am getting more editing done and have more to share.


Vedran

Roman Architecture

Hi Folks,


It has been a bit awkward trying to post on the blog lately but none the less here is the contribution for this post.
Split or Spalato as it was formerly known was formerly the Roman Emperor Diocletian's holiday residence.
It was basically an army fortress and the walls were thick and high.
Inside near the area called Peristille was where he used to be his final resting place.
The Romans were influenced by the Greeks and the Egyptians in the way they built buildings etc.

The Greek Influenced Architecture

 Columns being one of the things they liked to support they're structures. Marble was the stone of choice as well so definitely very strong. What is my observation here? Well apart from the fact that it is 1700 years old I just like the lines and the late afternoon sun. The old bell tower is at the back (Sveti Duje's Camponel) which was built a long time later after the fall of the Roman Empire.


The next part of the architecture is the placement of the little Sphinx supposedly to guard the Emperor's resting place.

The Little Sphinx

It is also quite old but that is where the Egyptian influence is.
I made this photo a black and white because it was mainly dark and light contrast so ideal for black and white.

Those are my photographic observations, feel free to make any comments whether they are good or bad.


Vedran















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