This is referred to as negative space and it is essential for any composition. Imagine if all the available space in an image was stuffed with hundreds of different elements. You couldn't make any sense out of it. That's because negative space shapes the viewing experience and allows elements to stand out. Balance One other aspect of images is the overall effect created by the sum of elements contained in the composition.
Balance is probably one of the more subjective concepts of imaging.
It requires pulling back from the content and judging the overall effect of the composition. The best way to see the balance of an image is to find the major focal points and notice how your eye moves over the elements in an image. Static and Dynamic . Static balance is sometimes symmetrical and is usually characterized by a sense of stability, inactivity in the image. Dynamic balance is usually asymmetrical and is characterized by a feeling of movement and activity.