Friday, February 4, 2011

Hongkiat.com: Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Hongkiat.com: Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography


Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Posted: 04 Feb 2011 06:09 AM PST

Negative space can give your photograph an entirely different atmosphere than the other photograph of the same subject. The absence of content does not mean the absence of interest. In fact, negative space often adds interest as it can place a stronger emphasis on the subject and it can evoke emotions effectively. Negative space brings clarity to a photograph but it also leaves a nice area that can be filled with text or boxes without taking away from the object in focus.

preview Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

The following are some incredibly beautiful examples of using negative space in photography. Let these ideas inspire you for design projects like postcards, posters, web design, and so much more. As you will see, any of these beautiful photographs will also create a great background for your website. So keep empty space in mind next time you decide to take a few photographs to see just how much more focus and emotion you can add to an image.

The Double Cosby
This humorous photo by unclefuz shows that negative space can really add a comedic tone to a photograph.

double cosby Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Day one five four
An unusual subject placed in only the left or right one-third of the photo can really catch the eye

day one five four Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Having a walk
The man in this photograph is surrounded by white negative space, which makes the eye take notice of him.

having a walk Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Lamp
The lamp in this photo may go unnoticed in another setting, but with the large amount of blank space, it is the only object on which the eye can rest.

lamp Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

A hand full of treasures
Notice how the details of the hand and marbles stand out against the blank background.

A hand full of treasures Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Iguana
This small green reptile appears almost regal against the contrasting background of red brick tile.

iguana Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Extremist
When negative space is a landscape scene, a subject such as this boy who seems to be almost flying, not only stands out but also evokes a large degree of emotion. One can certainly relate to his seeming elation.

extremist Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Emergency Valve
An very everyday object can send a simple message easily when placed against a blank background such as in this photo. The shadow is also a nice touch.

Emergency Valve Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Laurent High Key
The expression on this man's face is intriguing, especially since we are not privy to the object of his vision.

Laurent High Key Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Yellow in winter
Bright flowers always stand out well against a large black background.

yellow in winter Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Another look at bellinzona’s castelgrande
Tunnels narrow the focus of a piece and easily direct the eye. The bright light at the end of the tunnel in this photo envelops the person, making it easy for a designer to guide a viewer's emotions.

bellinzonas castelgrande Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Oranges and Yellows on Blue
A stark contrast such as this bright blue water against the bright colors of the canoe is very appealing. Such a large expanse of negative space gives the impression of openness or solitude.

Oranges and Yellows on Blue Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Marina Del Ray
The negative space in this photo adds to the feeling of viewing an object frozen in time.

Marina Del Ray Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Music
Most babies are fascinating in and of themselves, so when placed in a photo in a cute pose surrounded by a blank background, they become irresistible.

music Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Wander
Placing a scene at the very bottom of a photo against a large expanse of sky really gives the scene a "far away" look and feel.

wander Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Negative space
A brilliantly eye-catching photograph is made even more attractive with excellent use of negative space.

negative space Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Feather
A close up of an object such as this feather against a pillow makes for a nice abstract piece of art.

feather Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Midnight
A dark purple flower against a dark background instills a feeling of mystery.

midnight Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Stretch armstrong
This photo is brilliantly done with a gradient background and the colors of the model's clothes. The eye is automatically drawn downward from the light areas of the photo at the top to the darker areas at the bottom.

strech arm Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Look on the Bright Side of Life
A normally boring or ugly object such as this light post can become quite eye-catching against a nice gradient background such as this.

look on the bright side Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

Strolling
This man walking along the horizon of road against a purple sky makes him appear very much alone.

strolling Positive Effect of Negative Spaces in Photography

(bellefoong)

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