Minimalism as Less Elements
Sometimes in life we are presented with opportunities that confuse us. We are unable to make a choice, as when we weigh the pros and cons of such an opportunity they are roughly the same or 50-50. The above image represents such a situation.
The gate (or the opportunity) is only partially open, making it difficult for us to make a choice either way. I shot this when I went to the St Xavier's College photo exhibition with a few friends of mine. As a Minimalist I have made it a rule, rather it is a habit now, to always have a careful look at entrance gates of the places I go to. They are always fantastic Minimalist Subjects.
You will find a lot of artwork and unique geometry in them. The one that I found was maroon in color, with a contrasting yellow/dark orange sort of a back-drop along with some strong shadows. Cant get any better, or can it?
I have shot gates before and this time to make the shot stand out I chose this unique angle. To begin with, I cut the gate into a small triangular shape by going down on my knees and then I used the colored wall's intersection point with the pale ground, as a line going out of the frame. The line created by the shadow of the gate acted as a split between the outward going line and the small line created by the triangular gate structure, resulting in a triple split.
I have shot gates before and this time to make the shot stand out I chose this unique angle. To begin with, I cut the gate into a small triangular shape by going down on my knees and then I used the colored wall's intersection point with the pale ground, as a line going out of the frame. The line created by the shadow of the gate acted as a split between the outward going line and the small line created by the triangular gate structure, resulting in a triple split.
