Images created using different light, perspectives and angles are what invite the viewers eyes for a second look. In the shots above it is evident that the images are of flowers, however due to the extreme shallow depth of field the eye is caught at the focus plane first and then drifts away to the balance of the image at the tones, shades, colors etc. High color contrast is a strong choice in creating shallow depth of field (DOF) abstracts.
For the shots above, I used a fixed 50mm lens + 12mm extension tube, the aperture was set at f/1.8 to allow for a very shallow DOF. Using a tripod, I set the composition to allow for the greatest contrast between the subject and the background and took the shot. When shooting bright flowers/objects I usually overexpose the scene by a half stop for proper exposure.
Direct light can create strong - sharp shadows and distract the eye, so in these situations, I use a plane sheet of paper or a diffuser to block direct light on the subject.
Photoshop: Saturation, crop, white balance and contrast
Camera setting: f/1.8, ISO 100, 1/250s
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