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 07/31/2010 03:58:33 PM · #76
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
So, minimalism is not "negative space"

Not by definition. Negative space can help, depending on your image's "message."
 07/31/2010 04:10:21 PM · #77
Seems to me most people here are becoming much more informed as to what, exactly, minimalism is... Thanks for taking the time everyone - in the end, I hope it increases your enjoyment of the challenge.

And, yes, I do see this as a most anti-dpc sort of challenge, and I think my entry reflects that. I'm excited to see what sort of unusual stuff shows up here..
 07/31/2010 04:22:56 PM · #78
I cant play :( unless I figure out how to do it with my P&S lol... boo hoo
 07/31/2010 04:24:32 PM · #79
I'm thinking cutout will do well if he chooses to enter. Not to jinx him or anything...
 07/31/2010 04:25:32 PM · #80
Originally posted by pawdrix:
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Now that is minimalist.

Message edited by author 2010-07-31 16:25:42.
 07/31/2010 04:37:45 PM · #81
Originally posted by charliebaker:
For the flip side of the thread/discussion here take a look at Maximalist and Maximalism as movements:
Maximalist described on Wikipedia
Maximalism on wikipedia


From an art history perspective, I would say that Rococo or late Baroque would stand at the opposite end from Minimalism. Art where every area capable of being detailed is loaded with ruffles and flourishes.

A brutally simple test for an 800 pixel image might be how few bytes the image is. Minimize.
 07/31/2010 04:41:53 PM · #82
Originally posted by JustCaree:
I cant play :( unless I figure out how to do it with my P&S lol... boo hoo


You can do as much with a P&S in this challenge as you can in any other. It's a digital camera, beyond that you have no restrictions.
 07/31/2010 05:46:58 PM · #83
Originally posted by Trumpeteer4:
So here's my perception from what I've read and seen. Minimalism is achieved when you are able to isolate the subject and take away any other distracting details that might be in the photo. Negative space is a common method, although it is definitely not the only way to achieve this.


omg, more insistence on the "subject" ... leave the subject at home and take a picture instead.
 07/31/2010 06:03:39 PM · #84
Originally posted by posthumous:
Originally posted by Trumpeteer4:
So here's my perception from what I've read and seen. Minimalism is achieved when you are able to isolate the subject and take away any other distracting details that might be in the photo. Negative space is a common method, although it is definitely not the only way to achieve this.


omg, more insistence on the "subject" ... leave the subject at home and take a picture instead.


I expect to see far too many subjects. :)
 08/01/2010 09:09:35 PM · #85
edit for removal of dumb question

Message edited by author 2010-08-01 21:15:40.
 08/01/2010 11:11:43 PM · #86
Having only skimmed through some of the bickering, AND if I decide to vote, I will apply my own definition of Minimalism. I will look for images that create visual impact with as few elements as possible. The image could contain any number of techniques or subjects, be it a portrait, motion-panning, contre-jour, whatever. To me, an image that I might have scored well in any of the "Zen" challenges may also do well for me here. Something like a sweeping landscape, or sports action...probably not so much.
 08/09/2010 12:52:06 PM · #87
Originally posted by George:
Originally posted by posthumous:
It's quite possible we both mean the same thing, though it sounds like I'm more open to innovation and subversion. I'd be interested in comparing notes when the challenge is over.

I think I'll just look over your comments and you look over mine.


My comments can be accessed the normal way or you can look at my post on the Posthumous Ribbons thread.
 08/09/2010 05:19:03 PM · #88
I should of not bothered to enter into such a "heated" challenge.
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