Common objects as photographic subjects

Industrial Still Life. East Pearl Street, Boulder, 2012

I have driven by this huge power line pole more times than I can count, always without “seeing” it. Perhaps it was the quality of the early morning light that motivated me, but yesterday I finally stopped to investigate. The huge bolts around the base were especially interesting, thus the image above. You never know what you might find when you take a closer look at an everyday object!

My “common object” happened to be outside, but you don’t even have to go that far to find yours.  Here are three common places right at home where photographers have found interesting, creative images:

–In the bathroom…maybe below the sink, or the toilet (As Edward Weston did in this famous image.)

–In the kitchen…glasses, plates, fruits, or even vegetables (As Edward Weston did with Pepper #30.)

–Your ceiling lights (As Cole Thompson did here.)

Use your imagination and have fun!