These 30 Amazing Pictures Are A Perfect Description Of Minimalism And They're So Surreal
These pictures are stunning!
It is truly beneficial for enthusiasts to be around others who share their interests. They can continue honing their craft and feed each other's enthusiasm for it.
As noted by Daniel Pink, author, "Collaboration is the key to creativity and innovation." Engaging with a community allows individuals to share their creations and supports both post-minimalism and classical minimalism, often referred to as artistic or conceptual minimalism.
The community aspect is crucial, as Pink emphasizes, "When we work together, we can push each other to new heights." Such groups foster an environment where members can inspire one another, leading to a richer artistic experience.
"We have evolved [our] rules over several years, and they seem to work to keep the timeline focused on the artwork and the space a civil, respectful, and enlightening place."
Extreme abstract painting and sculpture by 20th-century artists gave rise to minimalist photography. Simple geometric patterns, bold lines, or painted color fields were tools used by minimalists to create art that stood alone and had no reference to the outside world.
Following their adoption of this emphasis on restraint and simplicity in composition, minimalist photographers applied these ideas to their observations of the outside world. You must ensure that the situations you find appealing will also resonate with others in order to create your own minimalist photos.
Check out our carefully curated selection of some of the most popular photos from the group as you scroll below.
1. Rain Incoming
Andreas Svensson2. Empty
Christopher Baldwin3. Perfect Storm
Luana Valentich
4. After Light
Ji Lu
5. Hunza Pakistan
Malik Faizan Liaquat
6. Light Line
Ayşegül Tolgay
7. Nice View
Fabien Durola
8. Is That A Water Reflection?
Jose Marques Lopes
The objects in the frame and the angles at which you photograph them become much more crucial when there is no background noise. To capture the viewer's attention, meticulously arrange your shot within the viewfinder.
Consider whether everything in the picture is necessary. Observe how the picture looks after you remove a certain component.
Does it seem more harmonious? Does it feel as though your focus is where you would like it to be?
You can repeat this process until only the minimal necessities are left, shifting the camera or your location as needed.
9. The White Makes All The Difference
UneMaman DeConfort
10. The Reflection Is Paired Well
Aleksander Jasiński
11. Rondini
Carlo Panzera
12. Figures In The Mist
Mark Janes
13. Misty Blue
Pete Chapman
14. My First Post
Joanne Rebecca Kuras
15. Cyan & Red
Ika Abuladze
16. Queuing
Szabó Gabriella
17. Summer Perspective
João Pedro Montez
18. New Mexico, USA
Larry Malam
19. The Edge
Mario Draco
20. I N S O M N I A
Jayakumar MN
21. It's A Bright Day
Eduardo Carvajal González
22. Sunrise Through A Leaf
Beatrix Csinger
23. Blue On Blue. The Mediterranean
Kath Holton
24. Gray With Yellow
Maciej Jurkiewicz
25. Landscapers Palette
Christopher Pearce
26. Daylily Droplets
Elisabeth Brecher
27. Weathering The Storm
Stefan Ribler
28. Next Station
AKittinan Googlegogi
29. A Clearer View
Keren Shimon
30. Different Ways
Péter Gulyás
Though minimalist images may be found almost anywhere, landscape photography often benefits from calmer environments. Even in densely populated cities, minimalist subject matter can still be discovered.
Seek out patches of grass in parks, expanses of concrete, blank walls, and blue skies. Color, or the lack thereof, can accentuate emphasis, create drama, or even inspire calm in minimalist photography.
Experiment with a variety of different palettes to bring your vision to life. Also, feel free to leave your thoughts about this collection in the comments below.