As a photographer, I am always looking for new ways to capture the world around me. And sometimes, inspiration comes from the most unexpected places. That was certainly the case with my latest project, an abstract color photography series called Early Evening with the Microwave.
The concept for this series came to me when I was heating up some leftovers in my microwave one evening. As I waited for the timer to countdown, I noticed the soft glow of the display reflecting off the kitchen counter.
That's when I realized that the microwave display could be the perfect subject for an abstract photography series. I grabbed my camera and set it up on a tripod, experimenting with different angles and exposure times until I found the perfect combination.
The images in Early Evening with the Microwave are all long exposure shots, ranging from 10 to 30 seconds in duration. This technique allows the colors from the display to blur and blend together, creating a beautiful and hypnotic effect.
One of the things I love about this series is that each image is unique. Even though the subject matter is the same, the different exposure times and angles create a wide variety of patterns and color combinations.
There's something almost meditative about looking at these images. The soft glow of the display and the swirling colors create a sense of calm and tranquility. It's like staring at a piece of abstract art, where the longer you look, the more details and patterns you start to notice.
For me, this series is a reminder to appreciate the beauty in unexpected places. It's a reminder to slow down and take notice of the world around us. Even something as mundane as a microwave display can be transformed into a thing of beauty with the right perspective and a little creativity.
Of course, as with any art form, there will always be those who don't understand or appreciate it. Some may dismiss Early Evening with the Microwave as nothing more than a series of pretty colors. But for those who take the time to really look, to really appreciate the intricate patterns and subtle variations in each image, there is a deep sense of wonder and awe to be found.
At the end of the day, that's what art is all about. It's about finding beauty in unexpected places and sharing that beauty with the world. I'm grateful to have found inspiration in something as simple as a microwave display, and I hope that this series inspires others to look at the world with fresh eyes and an open mind.