In the following photograph, what is the negative space if the cake is the subject?

A white birthday cake on a white plate has several colorful lighted candles. The background is blue.
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Responses

the blue background showing between candles
the blue background showing between candles

the flames on the candles
the flames on the candles

the frosting on the cake
the frosting on the cake

the stripes of color on the candles
the stripes of color on the candles

1 answer

In the context of your description, the negative space when the cake is the subject would be the blue background showing between candles. Negative space refers to the area that surrounds the subject, helping to define it.