Here we go into the wild blue yonder of Empty Spaces in photography. Patty does an exceptional job explaining what empty space adds to our photos, and provides wonderful examples on her Pilotfish blog, Empty Spaces .
At sundown on a cold December day, the Washington Monument is striking, set upon the colorful sky with the reflecting pool in the foreground. Awe inspiring on its own, the empty spaces around the obelisk accentuate its impressiveness.
On the other side of the continent, a colorful sky and sunshine on dune grasses provide a context that draws our eye right to the full moon setting.
A Brown Pelican slips in among the breakers at Long Beach, WA. This photo exemplifies the reason for empty spaces, because while we immediately focus on the Pelican, we also notice the churning waves in the ’emptiness’ around it that gives meaning and force to the subject.
On a foggy winter morning, four Mallards silently sweep across the marsh pond. Lighting in the empty space sets the mood for the subjects, creating an expressive scene.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Hi Lindy. A beautiful post and excellent description of how empty space highlights the subject. Your photos are wonderful! The Washington image is truly breath-taking.
Thank you Patti. This was a fun challenge once I started looking for photos!
Love them all.
Thank you, VJ!
You are welcome
Great photos. Love that pelican shot!
That was a photo shoot where I had no idea if I was getting any photos – they move so fast! I just kept pushing the button and was happy when I downloaded them to see some nice captures.
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Beautiful choices, Lindy, and they really show the impact of emty spaces.
Thank you, Ann-Christine. I mailed the chapbook today, first-class international.
Thank you so much, Lindy! Is it ok to support whatever animal shelter I would like to?
Yes, your choice!
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Gorgeous shots.
Thank you, Tish!
Wonderful, evocative images this week Lindy. Your dune grasses are perfect and the rough and tumble ocean, so different for ours here on Kiawah, is a great background for the poor bird who is probably fighting the wind all the way!
Thank you, Tina. Those Pelicans just cruise above the waves and dive in for supper!
Wonderful. I was specially caught by the bird images: wonderfully empty photos
Great images, Lindy! Love the Bald Eagle, stunning! the dune grasses are so beautiful, so are other photos.
Thank you Amy!