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by Editor Yvette Depaepe
Sometimes it’s interesting and challenging to reduce an image or a scene to the absolute essential. Trying to fill up the entire frame with objects, lines, people and shapes can result in over-complicating things leaving the viewer wanting a place to rest their eyes.
Negative space or the space around the main subject can be as important as the image itself. It can make or break your photo.
The Positive Space is equal to the subject of the image.
This is generally the item on which the camera is focused.
The Negative Space is equal to the rest of the image.
It is located between the positive space and the frame.
There’s plenty of “something” in the negative space, and when used with purpose, the results are anything but “negative”. It tends to draw the attention to the message and adds a stronger impact.
It shows the viewer the important stuff they need to know, or want to see.
It works a little like some blurry areas, and one very sharply focused subject. Your mind intuitively knows to ignore the blurry and go to the sharp.
Negative space sends your brain the same signals and your eye is drawn to the positive space. It can also bring a sense of balance to your image and strengthen the composition.
Negative space can give a an entirely different atmosphere to an image on the same subject. The absence of content does not mean the absence of interest. On the contrary, it may emphasize the subject and evoke emotions effectively.
The concept of negative space can be used in all styles of photography.
Enjoy this compilation of outstanding examples by 1x photographers.
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 | Judy Tseng PRO
Dear Yvette,thank you so much,I am so proud to be a member of this article |
 | Despird Zhang Great article |
 | Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, dear friend! |
 | Katarina Holmström A great article with fantastic photos! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Many thanks for your fine comment, dear Katarina! |
 | Nguyen Tan Tuan Thanks very much. This is great fun for me |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Glad to hear that, my friend! |
 | Daniel Castonguay Thank you very much Yvette for this great article. I'm very honored to be featured among such talented artists. |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW You're welcome, dear Daniel! |
 | Rolf Endermann PRO Hi Yvette,thank you so much,I am so proud to be a member of this article! |
| | Rolf Endermann PRO Hi Yvette,thank you so much,I am so proud to be a member of this article! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, Rolf ;-) |
 | Michael Groenewald Ta for using one of my pics ! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Beautiful one and perfect example, Michael! Cheers, Yvette |
 | Robert Beliczay PRO Thank you for the article! Well done! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW You're welcome, Robert! |
 | Charlaine Gerber PRO Excellent article and fantastic photos! Thank you all the authors and well done, Yvette! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, dear Charlaine ;-) |
 | Luc Vangindertael (laGrange) CREW Priceless shots ... I love minimal ! Thanks Yvette! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure Luc! Thanks a lot for your appreciation ;-) |
 | Greetje van Son PRO Yvette writes again a fantastic article, decorated with beautifull images of great photographers. Thank you very much for sharing this Yvette. I'm honnoured to see one of my pics among them.
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| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you, Greetje! I really like this kind of topic and thanks to all members for sharing such a beautiful examples. Warm greetings, Yvette |
 | Thierry Dufour PRO Des photos fantastiques, superbe article, un grand merci Yvette pour ce splendide partage !!! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Merci, Thierry! |
 | Marius Cinteza CREW Interesting article and excellent photo selection! Congratulations dear Yvette! :-) |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you so much, Marius!!! ;-) |
| Marius Cinteza CREW I was expecting an article on the concept of negative space. Thank you! :-) |
 | Gilbert Claes PRO Dear Yvette... Thank you so much for this nice article. Congrats to all the members of 1X for uploading such great images here... It is a source of inspiration for every photographer.. Best regards... Gil |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Many thanks, Gil! Without the wonderful imput of our friends/members this would not be possible ;-) Warm greetings, Yvette |
 | Ina Tänzer PRO Dear Yvette, thank you very much for this remarkable article and the excellent, inspiring photos !! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW My pleasure, dear Ina! Thanks for your fine compliment. Cheers, Yvette |
 | Eddy Verloes PRO Great photos ! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks, Eddy ;-) |
 | Cristian Lee Excellent article! |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thank you so much, Cristian! Cheers, Yvette |
 | Carmine Chiriacò CREW very very interesting article dear Yvette! thank you so much for considering also my work. Congratulations to everyone |
| Yvette Depaepe CREW Thanks for your compliment, Carmine! Love to write about such photographic topics knowing that I will find great shots in the 1x gallery ;-) Best regards, Yvette |
