Awesome abstracts. I think I'm in love with abstract photography now. I've been shooting some ICM and landscapes. I don't have a macro lens yet but I'll do with what I have this far.
These kinds of videos are so helpful to me as a beginning photographer.....plenty of prints to explain/backup what you're saying. I have been fascinated by patterns in ice and can now call my photos what they are: abstract! Thanks for the great video.
Beautiful work, Mads. My only question would be this: why would anyone "dislike" this marvelous collection of images from your incredible imagination and vision. I think you are quickly becoming my favorite all-around photographer. Thank you for sharing your gift to the world.
very inspiring!!!! abstact photography is a real good contrast to this epic landscape photographs which you can find everywehere on the social media platforms. Thanx a lot!
yet another gem Mads! I found this very interesting as I sometime struggle with what and why is good abstract!! your video has helped sort my brain out!
I love abstracts (may that be an abstract photograph or an abstract painting) as I love black and white photography... I already started my 1st black and white photography and uploaded it in my channel(i know my photos are not the best). I love looking at the images of abstract and black and white. I felt these two have something in common which is to let your mind work harder and interpret the images not just literally as you see them but to interpret it deeper and look beyond a greater meaning of the art... I will start practicing soon on how to take an abstract photograph.
Hello Mad, I am a long time follower and must say that I just loved those 3 images of the ice , FANTASTIC. Not just do I enjoy your images, I may add one the best landscape channel on TH-cam, but I also enjoy your style of narration. Great work. work overall .
Wow! Awesome video and spectacular content! I have always wanted to do landscape photography, verses portraits and people, because of the beauty in nature that I have seen and have always wanted to share with others. And in that natural beauty I am drawn again and again to the abstract elements and patterns and textures I see and are amazed at. I experience a sense of awe and wonder that I can not look away from. I so want others to experience the same. I hope to follow your work and glean the skills to share the beauty I see in creation. Film forever, and digital until the next technological breakthrough! Thanks for sharing your work and passion.
Abstract photos are a good go to when the scenery flat out sucks or isn’t interesting. Good info Peter. Hope to nail some abstracts when I visit Iceland in June.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. It had me going back into my catalog to process images I have taken over the year of various abstracts and also find abstracts in larger vista photographs.
I just love abstracts. These are the photos people put on their walls. Amazing work Mads. They don't do well on social media, usually, but nevertheless they are so nice.
Just spectacular ! I never been to Iceland , but hopefully one day I will. I simply love the glacier shot at 18:14sec.Can I ask you where was it ? It's like you said: simply fascinating.
Stunning work Mads. I am a fan of your work, but if I were a fan of your work with a little extra cash I'd be putting a few of these on my wall. I particularly enjoy the curves in sand balanced with pools of water, the bubbles in ice, and the triptych of the glacier rivers. Magnificent. You've also done beautiful work with the ash streaks in ice from Iceland and the canyons in Arizona. This is an area of your work is a pleasant surprise.
Your explaining skill is simply great , and appreciable . The way you clarify the concepts with showing pictures providing neat idea ,is mesmerizing 👍👍
Couple things: 1. Mads, this is one of my absolite favourite vids, and your work herein is brilliant. 2. Going on a photography workshop with you is on my bucket list. 3. To the (as of the time of this posting) 4 people who down voted this video: I feel sad for you 🙄
Thank you so much for all the kind words, Jamie :) Feel sad for them. Imagine having a life where a video like this makes you feel sad/frustrated/angry/disappointed enough to down vote... Why not just unsubscribe...
Stunning images, Mads. You have given me inspiration so that I can get out of the house and keep shooting. The quality of the prints that I purchased from your website has exceeded others that I follow online. Your printing vendor did well. Thanks.
Some great shots in there Mads ! Good game to practice when the light isn't great for classical or grand vistas, or while waiting on location. Excellent exercise for photographers eyes... 👍
Another excellent informative video. I have enjoyed abstract photography for many years. I love the series of three shots. Thank you for sharing. You work always inspires me, for that I am thankful.
The abstract images without any indication of scale appeal most to my imagination. You have several great photos here which leave the viewer wondering whether it's a mile or a millimeter.
Amazing! I just discovered your channel off a link on F-Stoppers. You have a new fan. I love your commentary on these images. I can't wait to view more of your information, but this video was so inspirational that I need to get out and shoot right now! Thank you for the inspiration.
I recently found some interesting patterns in the water drops formed on the surface my car roof after being waxed. The droplets even reflected the trees above the car in an interesting distorted way. I loved your abstracts in the sand patterns. Great video and extremely interesting how many natural materials can be used to photograph patterns. Very nice examples that you used. Thank you.
I loved your abstract photographs! Like you, I generally do not go out specifically looking to shoot abstract photographs, but I try to remain aware of the possibilities for abstract images as I shoot "regular" landscape shots, and I've managed to take some images I'm quite pleased with - none as stunning as yours, though!
Great photos! I definitely have an interest in photographing abstract images. Your presentation convinces me that I must search for and photograph beautiful images such as yours, if I can match the beauty of your images. Wonderful presentation.
Abstract photography is a really interesting and eye opening way of looking to nature. I try to do that more and more in my photography. Really good video and even better photograhps! ;-) I really like that you often have a 'series' of two or three photo's. Virkelig godt gjort!
Beautiful work! Your delightful presentation confirmed for me that there are other photographers like me who enjoy the abstract beauty in nature, Thank you.
Superb, evocative photographs. Depicting patterns in this and other visual expressions (such as painting) reveal so much about persisting physical laws that govern our universe and how it affects us emotionally. Abstractions is a topic worthy of even more discourse and attention from visual artists. Thank you.
Great video showing so much inspiring ways to capture abstract images. The last image is amazing👌 You are challenging yourself to surpass this in 2020👍
I love all your photos you have a great eye as always for color and depth. On the other hand I would say that these types of abstract although beautiful to me are not very artistic because you are simply finding neat objects in places that are quite rare and photographing them, especially drone shots which are so fascinating but as far as artistic it’s not very difficult nor does it take a real artistic talent compared to other abstract photography or art in general. I don’t see a lot of artistic talent necessary to find a great shot where as there are much more difficult places and scenes to arrange into an abstract that can look just as or more beautiful but have more inherent beauty or worth because you know that they were found by a true artistic eye likes great detective solving a mystery out of very sparse clues you have to find the abstract out of the ordinary. If that makes sense. It early for me right now. I guess I see it somewhere between a great minimal and a great abstract that the art of abstract has to be derived. Not sure that I’ve articulated my point clearly at all but.
Stunning images Mads ........ my favorite genre is "Abstract Vistas". I like to take/make "Clean and Resembling Abstracts" but viewers are finding my abstract pictures more difficult to appreciate. Looking forward to your Norwegian videos ;) .
These are so amazing! I've been delving a bit into some abstract photos of rock formations and sometimes use them in my foregrounds. I've never really thought about the psychology or theory of the different types of abstracts before and found that fascinating and useful for what type of mood you want to portray in your photography. Nice work, man! Thanks for sharing.
Loved the images Mads, so many different expressions and thoughts generated from your images. Some of the images were like fossils in time thats locked the moment in for the viewer to see. Really great episode this week and loved the e-book as well 👍
Thanks for posting. I usually default to abstract landscape/outdoor when there is nothing else going on, no vivid sunset, sunrise, etc... But this video has prompted me to think differently and incorporate abstract into my work more deliberately. jp
Love abstract photography. It really has the ability to make one feel uncomfortable at times depending on the pattern but also so very soothing
There is beauty around only you need to have eyes to see them. Stunning photos.
And that comes with practice and the right mind set ;)
I love abstract photography. These were absolutely stunning!
Thank you Peter for sharing your vision and inspirational images.
I've started exploring something I'm typically drawn to yet haven't pursued...just tinkered with. Abscape photography. Wonderful work Mads, thanks!
I feel such a kindred spirit connection thankyou for sharing
Nice. as you say, it is pleasing to the eye and the brain. Beautiful.
Great work love abstract you have given me some ideas for my own work
Awesome photos and explanations behind them.
Great work Mads! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome abstracts. I think I'm in love with abstract photography now. I've been shooting some ICM and landscapes. I don't have a macro lens yet but I'll do with what I have this far.
These kinds of videos are so helpful to me as a beginning photographer.....plenty of prints to explain/backup what you're saying. I have been fascinated by patterns in ice and can now call my photos what they are: abstract! Thanks for the great video.
Stunning images! You said all the reasons I love to shoot abstract landscapes 😌 they make my heart sing and quieten my thoughts
Beautiful work, Mads. My only question would be this: why would anyone "dislike" this marvelous collection of images from your incredible imagination and vision. I think you are quickly becoming my favorite all-around photographer. Thank you for sharing your gift to the world.
beautiful photos & ideas
Fantastiska bilder Mads! Speciellt isbilderna...
The drone captures the dendritic drainage patterns extremely well...great images.
Beautiful set of Abstracts, you should put together a nice photo book with them
Really really beautiful photos congratulations
very inspiring!!!! abstact photography is a real good contrast to this epic landscape photographs which you can find everywehere on the social media platforms. Thanx a lot!
Such a soothing video. The voice, the music and the images. 😊
yet another gem Mads! I found this very interesting as I sometime struggle with what and why is good abstract!! your video has helped sort my brain out!
You're very welcome, Pam! I'm happy you liked it :)
Your work's beautiful, I love it!
Simply... WOW ! Congrats for this video !
Thank you for your video, it is truly inspirational.
Amazing photos, great stuff! I appreciate your enthusiasm, very infectious. Thank you very much for sharing!
I love abstracts (may that be an abstract photograph or an abstract painting) as I love black and white photography... I already started my 1st black and white photography and uploaded it in my channel(i know my photos are not the best). I love looking at the images of abstract and black and white. I felt these two have something in common which is to let your mind work harder and interpret the images not just literally as you see them but to interpret it deeper and look beyond a greater meaning of the art... I will start practicing soon on how to take an abstract photograph.
Stunning and relates well to your other video about finding beauty where you live. But it helps to think and see in the abstract.
Just lovely...glacial rivers and sand patterns were my favorites...
These are amazing Mads. Makes me want to give Abstract a try!
Hello Mad, I am a long time follower and must say that I just loved those 3 images of the ice , FANTASTIC. Not just do I enjoy your images, I may add one the best landscape channel on TH-cam, but I also enjoy your style of narration. Great work.
work overall .
Most amazing.. thanks for sharing 🙏🏽❤️
Very inspiring video on Abstract Photography
Wonderful video as always Mads. Lots of food for thought, abstract photography is NOT something I have ever done, but will in the future.
So inspirational.
Tremendous images Mads. A side of your work that deserves its own exhibition or book!
Thank you so much, Michael! Means a lot! For now it has its own gallery ;)
Wow! Awesome video and spectacular content! I have always wanted to do landscape photography, verses portraits and people, because of the beauty in nature that I have seen and have always wanted to share with others. And in that natural beauty I am drawn again and again to the abstract elements and patterns and textures I see and are amazed at. I experience a sense of awe and wonder that I can not look away from. I so want others to experience the same. I hope to follow your work and glean the skills to share the beauty I see in creation. Film forever, and digital until the next technological breakthrough! Thanks for sharing your work and passion.
Abstract photos are a good go to when the scenery flat out sucks or isn’t interesting. Good info Peter. Hope to nail some abstracts when I visit Iceland in June.
Haha yeah, but I'd argue that shouldn't be the default way of getting abstract photography. Just like you don't save a bad photo by turning it B&W ;)
Amazing photos give me a bit of inspiration I would love to take photos like these but I am never going to be able to to any of these places ever.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. It had me going back into my catalog to process images I have taken over the year of various abstracts and also find abstracts in larger vista photographs.
Amazing pictures.
Great video and amazing photos! Watching this made me realize that I have more abstract photos than I realized. Excellent work and tips, thank you!
Congratulations! A real beauty! It reaches me a lot and makes me feel good. Atmosphere harmony... Thank you for sharing your works. Anne
I just love abstracts. These are the photos people put on their walls. Amazing work Mads. They don't do well on social media, usually, but nevertheless they are so nice.
Love your work
Just excellent. Thank you for the inspiration!
That last photo!! Wauw! But all of them are so amazing! Thank you for great content!!
Tusind tak, Daniel! 😄
Very inspiring, Mads. Thank you sooo much for opening windows to others.
You are very welcome! :)
Just spectacular ! I never been to Iceland , but hopefully one day I will. I simply love the glacier shot at 18:14sec.Can I ask you where was it ? It's like you said: simply fascinating.
Beautiful!
This is a great video about abstract photo, very inspiring, thank you Mads ! 💫
Amazing work Mads..... I really enjoyed the video. Thanks
Stunning work Mads. I am a fan of your work, but if I were a fan of your work with a little extra cash I'd be putting a few of these on my wall. I particularly enjoy the curves in sand balanced with pools of water, the bubbles in ice, and the triptych of the glacier rivers. Magnificent. You've also done beautiful work with the ash streaks in ice from Iceland and the canyons in Arizona. This is an area of your work is a pleasant surprise.
Stunning
Your explaining skill is simply great , and appreciable . The way you clarify the concepts with showing pictures providing
neat idea ,is mesmerizing 👍👍
Really nice shots. I like your photos 👍
Couple things:
1. Mads, this is one of my absolite favourite vids, and your work herein is brilliant.
2. Going on a photography workshop with you is on my bucket list.
3. To the (as of the time of this posting) 4 people who down voted this video: I feel sad for you 🙄
Thank you so much for all the kind words, Jamie :)
Feel sad for them. Imagine having a life where a video like this makes you feel sad/frustrated/angry/disappointed enough to down vote... Why not just unsubscribe...
Stunning images, Mads. You have given me inspiration so that I can get out of the house and keep shooting. The quality of the prints that I purchased from your website has exceeded others that I follow online. Your printing vendor did well. Thanks.
Thank you so much, Linda. Very happy to hear that! I've heard good things about Bayphoto :)
Some great shots in there Mads ! Good game to practice when the light isn't great for classical or grand vistas, or while waiting on location. Excellent exercise for photographers eyes... 👍
My god Mads the three ice tree rose shots wow. And the rest are all so so good you really are one of the best photographers for my taste.
Thank you very, very much, Paul!
Stunning Photos.. very inspiring, thank You for sharing!
I think you’ve just become my new favourite photographer. Absolutely incredible images. Inspiring and beautiful 😍
Thank you so much, Isobel! I very much appreciate it 🙏
Hi Mads Peter,
Very inspirational video. An incentive to look at the landscape differently.
Epic Abstracts!
I have been looking forward to se a video from you with abstract photos because I guessed it would be amazing, and it really was!
Thank you so very much, Fanny! :)
Mads some of these are amongst the best images I've ever seen.
Thank you so, so much! Means a lot :)
Another excellent informative video. I have enjoyed abstract photography for many years. I love the series of three shots. Thank you for sharing. You work always inspires me, for that I am thankful.
Thank you very much, Robert! 🙏
Great collections!
Wow My prefered photo was the last one. Really suberb
Inspiring! Thank you.
The abstract images without any indication of scale appeal most to my imagination. You have several great photos here which leave the viewer wondering whether it's a mile or a millimeter.
Beautiful images, Mads, and such a variety of images to enjoy. Thanks!
Amazing! I just discovered your channel off a link on F-Stoppers. You have a new fan. I love your commentary on these images. I can't wait to view more of your information, but this video was so inspirational that I need to get out and shoot right now! Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Scott! Welcome aboard 🙂👍
These are fantastic shots. Very inspiring. Gonna have to try this in a serious way.
I recently found some interesting patterns in the water drops formed on the surface my car roof after being waxed. The droplets even reflected the trees above the car in an interesting distorted way. I loved your abstracts in the sand patterns. Great video and extremely interesting how many natural materials can be used to photograph patterns. Very nice examples that you used. Thank you.
17:05 Man vs. Glacier. So impactful.
I think so too! :)
Thank you!
Very inspiring video. Thank you.
Rarely do I watch videos a second time. May even watch 3 or 4 times.
Very very interesting Mads. Thnx
I loved your abstract photographs! Like you, I generally do not go out specifically looking to shoot abstract photographs, but I try to remain aware of the possibilities for abstract images as I shoot "regular" landscape shots, and I've managed to take some images I'm quite pleased with - none as stunning as yours, though!
Thanks a lot, Rick! There more time you do it the better your chances of finding something gets :)
Great photos! I definitely have an interest in photographing abstract images. Your presentation convinces me that I must search for and photograph beautiful images such as yours, if I can match the beauty of your images. Wonderful presentation.
Abstract photography is a really interesting and eye opening way of looking to nature. I try to do that more and more in my photography. Really good video and even better photograhps! ;-) I really like that you often have a 'series' of two or three photo's. Virkelig godt gjort!
Epic abstractness - abstract “epicness”. ;-) I very much enjoyed this episode.
Wow, the shots with the bubbles in the ice, looks so organic! Almost like jellyfish or something.
Thanks, Michael. Yes, I can surely see that resemblance too :)
Stunning images! 😃👍
Very cool! I need to try more of this..... thanks for sharing...
You're welcome! It's fun to play around with :)
Gorgeous
Beautiful work! Your delightful presentation confirmed for me that there are other photographers like me who enjoy the abstract beauty in nature, Thank you.
Dear Mads, I hope you know, that you have the eye of an angel.
Thank you so much for such kind words, Karin!
Thank You for this vidéo. This Will probably be a source of inspiration for abstract photography during my next trip in lofoten, in a month !! 😉
The trio of images @ 8:05 ... wow ... amazing emergent patterns!
The challenge is to find interesting patterns in “normal” places. 🤔
Well, frost on a window or puddle of water could work :)
Superb, evocative photographs. Depicting patterns in this and other visual expressions (such as painting) reveal so much about persisting physical laws that govern our universe and how it affects us emotionally. Abstractions is a topic worthy of even more discourse and attention from visual artists. Thank you.
You are much welcome, Jeedmo. I agree, it's an interesting subject :)
Great video showing so much inspiring ways to capture abstract images.
The last image is amazing👌 You are challenging yourself to surpass this in 2020👍
It'll be hard, but hopefully possible ;)
I love all your photos you have a great eye as always for color and depth. On the other hand I would say that these types of abstract although beautiful to me are not very artistic because you are simply finding neat objects in places that are quite rare and photographing them, especially drone shots which are so fascinating but as far as artistic it’s not very difficult nor does it take a real artistic talent compared to other abstract photography or art in general. I don’t see a lot of artistic talent necessary to find a great shot where as there are much more difficult places and scenes to arrange into an abstract that can look just as or more beautiful but have more inherent beauty or worth because you know that they were found by a true artistic eye likes great detective solving a mystery out of very sparse clues you have to find the abstract out of the ordinary. If that makes sense. It early for me right now. I guess I see it somewhere between a great minimal and a great abstract that the art of abstract has to be derived. Not sure that I’ve articulated my point clearly at all but.
Stunning images Mads ........ my favorite genre is "Abstract Vistas".
I like to take/make "Clean and Resembling Abstracts" but viewers are finding my abstract pictures more difficult to appreciate.
Looking forward to your Norwegian videos ;) .
Yeah, abstracts is one of those genres that divides :)
time to open the eyes and mind a bit more
These are so amazing! I've been delving a bit into some abstract photos of rock formations and sometimes use them in my foregrounds. I've never really thought about the psychology or theory of the different types of abstracts before and found that fascinating and useful for what type of mood you want to portray in your photography. Nice work, man! Thanks for sharing.
Loved the images Mads, so many different expressions and thoughts generated from your images. Some of the images were like fossils in time thats locked the moment in for the viewer to see. Really great episode this week and loved the e-book as well 👍
Thank you so much, Jim! Very happy to hear such kind words :)
Video game dunkey explaining abstract photography.
Amazingly explained, Mads!
Thanks for posting. I usually default to abstract landscape/outdoor when there is nothing else going on, no vivid sunset, sunrise, etc... But this video has prompted me to think differently and incorporate abstract into my work more deliberately.
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Thanks a lot, Jeff :)
It's not really something I pursue either, but if the opportunity is there I go for it :)