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Going abstract
Last Christmas I took a few shots of my Christmas decorations and I took them deliberately out of focus. This way, they turned out like nice colorful abstracts. Did not think of their existence until today, when I came across them while reviewing my past shots and decided to go the abstract way in my editing.
After punching up contrast and saturation, I tried out some textures and after an hour or so of trial and error these are my first two abstract works. Obviously, I plan to make a few more, but I’m very fickle in my creative process, so don’t expect them too soon 
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 Colorful and smeared - ©Silvia Ganora Photography |
 Cracked kaleidoscope - ©Silvia Ganora Photography |
| …and these are the originals, after some basic editing: |
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Great job on these Sil. Love the kalidescope.
Many thanks Edith!
These are great – I especially like the texture you added to the second image.
Thanks a lot Melinda
Wow, I really liked these. The colors are fabulous. Second and third are my favorites.
very beautiful work, color…
Many thanks! Glad you like it
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