A common approach I have seen among photographers that are attracted to landscape minimalism can be demonstrated with this photograph of a foggy field adjacent to Point Arenas California. Here are the characteristics I have seen as most common:
- A somewhat strong foreground that serves as an anchor, but has no real focal point.
- A distinct, yet not bold subject. In this case, the trees on the bottom 1/3 line along with the cliff edges toward the right on the lower 1/3 line.
- Layered background. Notice how the ground, trees, cliffs, and distant trees form layers that are highlighted or distinguished by the luminous fog.
- Empty (or negative) space – in this case the sky beginning just below the midpoint and extending through the top of the photograph.
I am not proposing this as a formula, but just a recognition of common patterns I have observed.
Have fun and go make some great photography.
Craig
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