I've never given minimalist photography much thought before, mainly because I wasn't aware there was actually such a thing. I stumbled upon the term recently when I shared this photo in an online group and jokingly referred to it as minimalist photography. I quickly became aware that much of my photography falls within the realm of minimalist photography, as I often photograph dewdrops, raindrops, snowflakes and other macro images.

Simply put, minimalist photography focuses on a simple, isolated image making use of negative space, color and texture to highlight the subject. Basically it follows the rule of "less is more" and can create a striking image that is free of competing elements or distracting backgrounds. I find minimalist photography effective for highlighting the beauty and intricacy of nature.

From what I have read, this technique is controversial and viewers tend to either love or hate it.

Which camp are you in? Love or Hate?

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Today's photo is a wild New England Aster. These flowers range in color from shades of blue, purple and lavender to pink with shades of purple and blue being the most common in my area. I found this gorgeous pink specimen along the roadside last summer.

Asters blanket roadsides and ditches with bright color in late summer and early fall and provide an important source of nectar for bees and migrating butterflies. They are typically abuzz with insect activity. 

Today's photo is a shot of the center of a purple coneflower after the rain. I took this photo last summer. I love the variety of sizes in the perfectly-round spheres of water.  I also like the variation in color from green in the center to nearly red on the outer spikes. If you look closely, you can also see that each droplet contains a reflection of the surrounding spikes in the center.