Abstract Long Exposure Photography

‘I am drawn to the interplay of light and form, seeking the moments when shapes and colours whisper their own stories. In these fleeting gestures, I find a quiet rhythm that I aim to capture and share.’

Paul Foley’s Abstract Photographs offer a contemplative exploration of perception, where the familiar dissolves into the lyrical and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Each image moves beyond literal representation, translating light, colour, and movement into forms that feel both intimate and expansive, inviting viewers to linger and reflect.

In works such as Rainbow Grass and Unfocussed, Foley employs long-exposure techniques and subtle defocusing to create compositions that evoke motion, fluidity, and the ephemeral qualities of light. The Fragmented series further develops these ideas, presenting layered visuals that explore depth, shadow, and the interstice between perception and imagination. Each photograph functions as a meditation, drawing the viewer into a dialogue between the seen and the felt, the tangible and the ephemeral.

Foley’s technical mastery complements his artistic vision. Each print is produced in editions of five or fewer on archival cotton-rag paper, with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. The works can be displayed framed in museum-quality shadow boxes or delivered rolled for bespoke presentation, emphasizing both tactile and visual engagement.

Together, the collection forms a poetic investigation of abstraction and perception. Foley invites the viewer to dwell in the interplay of light, shape, and colour—each frame a quiet exploration of form, rhythm, and the subtle harmonies that exist just beyond the everyday. The works linger in memory, offering both contemplation and a sense of wonder in the transformative possibilities of photography.