Abstracts
The pictures are generally taken with a macro lens. Most are lit by at least one flash. Generally the flash is modified with some color gel. All pictures are of common objects photographed out of context in some way. None are photoshopped.
Oh, and that thumbnail picture. Square toothpicks, butt end.
Butterfly Wing Detail
Butterfly wing detail as abstract art
Light Painting-Fairy Lights
Fairy Lights, normally used as deocrative elements for festive occasions, are excellent tools in light painting. They come in a variety of colors and packages suitable for photographing.
Money
Details of our money. Macro photographs of little noticed features of the money we handle every day.
Pasta
Some macro pictures of a variety of pasta. Various flash lighting and gels were used to get the effects.
popcorn
Some of the details of popcorn.
Portobellos in the Abstract
Portobello Mushroom fins close up.
Seeds - Just plain old seeds.
Some macro pictures of a variety of seeds. (From the bulk containers in Wegman's)
Light Painting-Patterns in Smoke
Smoke Patterns here were created with simple incense sticks. Smoke was flashed and then enhanced in Lightroom to maximize contrast. Some pictures were converted to negatives.
Soap Film Patterns
Soap FIlm Patterns. They are so fleeting. And so pretty. Created by a layer of molecules that are only a few wave lengths of light thick forming the different colors.