Minimalism and Negative Space

[Eyad]

Hi All,

I want to ask if the negative space here in this picture gives the composition a solid look and feel of the cityscape.

This picture was taken really early morning, sunrise almost started hitting the tower and it was a bit hazy.

Wanted to deliver certain mood here, so let me know if it tells the story.

EXIF:
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Nikon 70-200 VR f/2.8
128mm
1/160 @ f/8
ISO 200

[LeeR]

I will first tell you that as important as I believe negative space to be, it can also be very difficult to work with. Here I don't have a problem with the space as much as I do the feeling that the buildings have been clipped a bit at the bottom. I also think I might move the buildings just a bit to the left. I see what you are after, and I think you are really close, but I do think I would make those two adjustments.

[Eyad]

Originally Posted by LeeR

I will first tell you that as important as I believe negative space to be, it can also be very difficult to work with. Here I don't have a problem with the space as much as I do the feeling that the buildings have been clipped a bit at the bottom. I also think I might move the buildings just a bit to the left. I see what you are after, and I think you are really close, but I do think I would make those two adjustments.

Thanks Leer for the feedback.

Actually the clipping in the bottom is to make the picture look like the city is emerging amid a hazy conditions.

Why to move the buildings to the left? you mean to the right?

Will a vertical version of the photo give a better perspective rather than this?h

[jdepould]

Originally Posted by Eyad

Thanks Leer for the feedback.

Actually the clipping in the bottom is to make the picture look like the city is emerging amid a hazy conditions.

I understand the intent, but I don't think you've quite pulled it off here. The transition from buildings to undefined haze at the bottom is too abrupt. It needs to be a more gradual fade.

[Eyad]

Originally Posted by jdepould

I understand the intent, but I don't think you've quite pulled it off here. The transition from buildings to undefined haze at the bottom is too abrupt. It needs to be a more gradual fade.

Ok it's clear now, cropping the bottomn will adjust that.