Space, as fundamental as it gets in the act of sight, and therefore, I think, in photography.

 

How do we photograph space? What do we do with it?

 

Post some of your (or other people's) photos here that you think relate to these questions and tell us why... and drop your ideas about Space in Conceptual photography, maybe we can start a good dialogue. :)

Just to be sure but by space you mean negative space, enclosed space, outer space - all of the above or none of them?

 

Intuitively... I have used negative space as a technique but not as a concept to be depicted in-and-of itself. In order to frame a less than completely trivial form of space, one could perhaps depict an sterile room, devoid of artifacts, or a large scene with a few small nondescript objects in it, whereby a sense of scale is achieved. It would probably have to be quite abstract in order to communicate the concept rather than just a concrete scene which is why I feel like there's a lot of overlap between "abstract" and "conceptual" - because if anything - abstract is conceptual.

 

I think it's far better not to ask this question. I like the fact that Nirvana just put the question out there without defining terms. Isn't it far more interesting to see what folks differing perspectives bring to their answers??

 

So, Nirvana, I recommend you don't answer, but ultimately up to you...

 

And to start off the perspective parade:

 

http://1x.com/photo/228307/all:user:1972

 

Some see a small space, some see a giant space. What do you see?

Space, in its essence, is invisible and, as such needs to be defined by a variety of surfaces, forms, shapes and light which, in turn, provides it with its distinct character, dimension and boundaries. I believe to effectively photograph this invisible element, we should pay close attention to all the defining elements so that ultimately the space conveys a strong sense of presence, identity and place.

 

http://1x.com/photo/372774/all:user:11110

 

Steve

 

Hi Steve,

Currently there is no administrator for this group.

Since this topic interests you I am glad you posted.

 

You may get more traction and attract more members with an administrator if you post this in one of the other groups.

 

You can try

General Photography

Philosophy of Photography.

 

Thanks for your interest.

:)

Phyllis

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And yet space is defined also by the vast nothingness surrounding these 'somethings.' so what if i posted a completely black image and titled it 'space'? I think most people would call BS because in photography we focus on content rather than the lack there of. ....or do we? minimalism. but still minimalism is something, in fact it's an intense focus on whatever content is featured. but nothing is not minimalism, is it? nothing is not anything, it's no content. does that have any value in photography? probably not. so we are not necessarily interested in photographing space itself but the matter that has assembled into objects that exist in space.

 

Saw the explanation by Phyllis but this seemed like a good fit for this thread in case anyone is following the group.

 

"Escape Pod"

 

http://1x.com/photo/678117/album:1355:1

 

A handicraft on display seems to be about to rise through a ceiling window

 

A humorous photo. :)

 

Phyllis

Phyllis,

Thanks very much for your suggestion.

Steve