PHOTOGRAPHY
I came across these colourful architectural facades – unusually bright for Venice – on my visit last weekend: The next two images are windows on the city, partly obscured by curtains and shutters: And I really liked the abstract effect created by layers of torn posters, with the face at the centre still legible:
Last week I posted an image in “seeing patterns at the V&A” which included a camouflage patterned tree trunk. I thought I’d bring together a few of my other camouflage oriented images! Here’s another abstract from the V&A series: A torn poster abstract which suggests camouflage: Some more images featuring camouflage tree trunks – can you … Read more
Here’s an abstract I took on my visit – I like the mix of the ‘camouflage’ tree trunk with the other decorative strips: Here’s another abstract, this time using the patterns of the William Morris inspired trays: Finally, a couple of images inspired by the architecture of the building:
Here’s a picture I took a couple of days ago of some construction work near Soho Square. I like the mix of the old church and the building work; seeing history juxtaposed with the new is very typical of London. The multiple grids, angled lines and the splashes of colour all contribute to an abstract … Read more
I took a few variations of this image on Sunday morning, seen in a pub window near Soho:
I took this abstract the other day; I was drawn to the blue arrow but also liked the painterly splatters, the reflected facades and the streak of text: Here are some other pictures I’ve taken featuring arrows and directions: So on average, it seems like we’re supposed to be going right … But don’t … Read more
It was grey and grim all day and then the sun came out. Here’s a shot of Windsor Castle reflected on the flooded grass. I’ve cropped it so the proportions are reminiscent of a type of Venetian narrative painting (well, at least to me!). The next picture is more of a contemporary abstract with a … Read more
