Less is sometimes more. Minimalistic images can be impactful. They are typically calming image; images that evoke thought or emotion or both. Minimalistic images are often difficult to get because they don't tend to jump out at us when we are on location. We make the mistake of thinking that there is nothing there.  We walk right past them without pause. They seem to lack action or excitement. I have watched people walk thought galleries, they often just walk along, but when they get to a minimalistic image they stop and stare. These are not the images you dream of making prior to going out on most shoots but they sure draw attention when you pull it off.

You have to look for them. They take time to see. They require you to slow down, to forget about where all the action is. At other times, you can be in a place that does not offer anything photographically, but then the minimalistic image is the only "action" there. Here are some tips to help you make the most of these opportunities:

• Shoot your action and color first; then just pause and look around

• Look for anything that stands out from monotony

• Break the rules, sometimes these images work well with the center point of attraction right in the middle of the image

• Look for images where there is only one attraction

• Find balance as these images often work best with balance

• Get a feel for the place as that is mostly when you actually see these kind of images

• Sometimes using a telephoto works well to get minimalistic images