Negative Space in Photography.

Negative space, by definition, is the empty space around the subject or focus of the photograph.  If the edges of the photo frame the contents within, and the subject is the focal point, it’s possible that just about every photo, even macro’s and tight portrait shots can have negative space.

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KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.

The negative space technique and showcase how it can be used to bring out emotions and feelings.Mostly focusing around people, including negative space for photographers for some reason tends to lead to the overall photo having some lingering emotion.  It can often include despair, loneliness, abandonment, anger, rage and sorrow, although happiness and joyfulness often do appear, not nearly as prevalent though

Negative space, by definition, is the empty space around the subject or focus of the photograph.  If the edges of the photo frame the contents within, and the subject is the focal point, it’s possible that just about every photo, even macro’s and tight portrait shots can have negative space.

Give negative space photography a try, keeping in mind that the subject matter is still key, but look at composing slightly different with a focus on less, and you’ll be happily surprised with more.

Monochrome Maniacs-Firewood.

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Some country during winter was indeed going to be cold and that the villagers collect firewood to be prepared.

In my country Sarawak most villagers collect firewood for cooking & grill.

Monochrome Maniacs-Butterfly

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Black & White butterfly.......

Monochrome Maniacs-Window of Pre-War Building.

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When it comes to a cloudy day or overcast conditions, do not lose hope ; you can still get great pictures. The clouds in the sky diffuse the light so that the subject is illuminated with natural evenly distributed light with the harsh shadows eliminated. You may still need to use a flash if the pictures appear too flat, but you may also like to shoot in black and white, instead of color. Black and white photography works very well on overcast days.

Olympus E-620 set mood to grainy film with Zuiko len 25mm f2.8.

Monochrome Maniacs-Old Express Boat Jetty

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Those scenes at the express wharf kinda nostalgic and bring back old fond memories of those good old days when we frequented Sibu/Sarikei/Igan by the express boats but then there was no Express Terminal to serve the public.

Monochrome Maniacs-Lalang.

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The lalang grass is a pest or weed to the local here.
Lalang can thus be seen easily in empty land which have not been cared for , rice fields which have not been worked on for many years and even houses which have been left unattended.

Monochrome Maniacs-Leaf.

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I notice the raindrops on the vegetation leaf.

Soon the dead leaf is curling,turn brown and dry.

Monochrome Maniacs-Bicycle.

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There are probably lots of people out there,who wonder if they could ever find happiness riding vintage bicycle.In Kuching is not a country,like for example China where people ride bicycle.Kuching small city,there's little space for bicycle to go around.Many drivers find it weird you ride a bicycle.In many people's eyes,it's too hot,too dangerous and too crazy to cycle around.

Monochrome Maniacs-Abandoned House.

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A run down and abandoned house.The sad sites that I found in Kuching City.

Monochrome Maniacs-Wooden Malay Home.

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When shooting architecture I always keep reminding myself to try shooting typical Malay wooden house in black & white .I just hope that the monochrome image like this really work well to bring out the feeling of nostalgia and bring back the old days memories.

Monochrome Maniacs-Pre-War Building.

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These photograph were taken with Olympus E-620 .I adjust the setting to auto granny film as I found this pre-war colonial building of 1880 look more vintage in B&W.

Monochrome Maniacs-Small Boat.

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I wanted to rent a small boat to catch anything that strikes my tackle.

Gear: Olympus E-620 Zuiko len 25mm f2.8.

Monochrome Maniacs-General Post Office.

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The main General Post Office in Kuching City.

Monochrome Maniacs-Forest Park.

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Forest Park in Black and White.

Olympus E-620 with ED 14-54mm f2.8-3.5.

Monochrome Maniacs-Remembering Old Days.

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When I was a kid this is how we have our breakfast,lunch and dinner.

Monochrome Maniacs-Year 1834.

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The year 1834 building in Kuching.

Monochrome Maniacs-Muslim Trader.

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Old part of Kuching City.One of the oldest Indian Muslim trader along the old shophouses.

Monochrome Maniacs-Indian Mosque in Kuching.

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One of the Sate's oldest Mosque is Indian Mosque or locally known as Masjid India or Masjid Bandar. This Indian Mosque which has been in existence since the 1850s.Its entrance is squeezed in the between old shophouses of little India selling species.

Monochrome Maniacs-Hand Woven Mats.

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The traders resting at one of the stalls.They sale hand woven mats from rattan and tree bark.They sale large mats for Rm160 to Rm200,while smaller ones start from Rm90 depending on their pattern.The mates that are made by hand are among the popular items sale at this weekend border market Serikin Village,Sarawak.

Monochrome Maniacs-Small Boat.

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They enjoy the ride on the small boat along Sarawak river on sunny day.