Approaching Maximum Entropy
by Gary Holmes
Title
Approaching Maximum Entropy
Artist
Gary Holmes
Medium
Photograph
Description
This abstract photo came out as a basketweave of randomly colored light streaks, illustrating the concept of maximum entropy. According to the second law of thermodynamics, that the entropy of an isolated system never decreases, and will spontaneously devolve toward thermodynamic equilibrium, the state of maximum entropy.
This is one of several long exposure shots I created in camera, using my 8mm fisheye lens and a huge rolled-up string of multi-colored Christmas lights in my house, before I pack them away in the attic for a year. All are straight out of the camera (SOOC) except for noise reduction, and some were slightly cropped.
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Gary Holmes, photographer: I am an opportunist photographer of nature, landscapes, abstract, and other found objects of interest. I prefer to capture the spontaneity of things and events as they are occurring, and rarely photograph staged subjects other than portraits. Although I have been a photographer for decades, I continue to study and learn the craft. Long ago, I embraced the hugely expanded opportunities offered by digital photography, but I have only been posting them online since September 2012. As a result, I have now successfully sold several of my works. I will continue to post my very best works on FAA and other sites every day or two, as time permits. Please revisit my sites periodically. I welcome your votes, support and gently constructive criticism or suggestions, all of which help guide me in my photographic odyssey. Nothing makes me happier as a photographer than knowing someone likes one of my works so much that they purchased one.
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January 14th, 2014
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