The 8th element of composition is
Use of Negative Space (or "White Space")
open space brings the eye to where you want it
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| This is a group of balloons we spotted in the sky...they were tied to some kind of a sign. Mysterious! |
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| I know that this isn't the nicest photo to look at, but I was proud of the fly for holding still for me. |
This element is pretty easy to understand. You can use blank or empty space in your photo to bring attention to the subject. I think this element would work well with a shallow depth of field. Sorry I didn't have a photo to demonstrate that... :S
One more post left...on Symmetry!
one more to go. you're almost there! and then...back to blogging the photos you really want to share! :D
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