– Albert Pike.
Minimalist photography is something that I have always wanted to try my hands on. I admire photographers like Nick Carver and their ability to create incredibly unique pieces of work at locations that most people would not get out of the car. While learning about various techniques and composition, I have often come across the term that implies in one way or another that photography as an art form is an art of exclusion. And I believe minimalist photos are a great example of a photographer exerting enormous self-discipline in composing the image by selecting to include one of the components necessary to convey the story.
Over the years, I have always taken a few images at various locations applying the minimalist approach. Primarily for learning purposes with no intention of sharing the photos publicly. I have to say as a landscape photographer leaving things out of composition is tough. Today’s post is an image I made at Mono Lake. The rock formation reminded me of a dog paused mid-stride, and I thought it would be a great candidate for a minimalist image. It was one of those rare overcast days at Mono Lake, with the lack of light robbing the scene of most of its color and contrast. I processed the image as B&W in the hopes of adding a bit of contrast. There were not a lot of colors to lose in the first place anyway.
Posted by ferpectshotz on 2021-03-31 16:46:28
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