Most people, naturally, are drawn to minimalism. White interiors, conceptual art, modern architecture -- they're eye-catching.
Instagram was a game changer for this less-is-more trend. From portraits against blank walls to aerial shots of objects on clean surfaces, the platform is home to many minimalist gems.
For our latest Mashable Photo Challenge, we asked readers to share their very best minimalist photographs. Tony Hammond, a UK-based television producer and Instagrammer who specializes in the technique, was our guest host.
"Thanks to Instagram, I've learned how to appreciate different forms of photography," he said. "I've also developed my own style and skills as a photographer and editor. Being inspired and learning tips of the trade from others is so much fun."
Hammond styles his photographs in a very particular manner -- concrete silhouettes, with a maximum of three color tones in each square frame. He was thrilled to host our #MashPics_Minimalism challenge.
"I've been blown away with the submissions on this photo challenge," he said. "There's clearly so much minimalistic talent out there, which is so inspiring!"
Scroll through his favorite photos, below, and see all 1,000 submissions here.
1. Rust
Hammond says: Simplistic but beautiful capture of decay.
2. Fenced
Hammond says: Wonderfully effective silhouette and graded sky.
3. Walk this way
Hammond says: Great composition and illustration of the power of three.
4. Upside down
Hammond says: Beautiful textured wall which magnifies the subject brilliantly.
5. Fog and buildings
Hammond says: So sharp. In subject and in capturing!
6. Foliage
Hammond says: So much detail and interest in such a simple shot. Amazeballs colors too.
7. Invincible summer
Hammond says: I love the composition of the 5 legged starfish, the 4 yellow planks and the 3 black lines.
8. Fire burns
Hammond says: The red and yellow pop beautifully. I really like the imbalance of the alarm to the right of the light too.
9. Always find time for bike rides
Hammond says: Perfect composition of curves and lines and circles and colors. The bike is way cool too, obvs.
10. Black cat
Hammond says: Purrrrfect. Great composition and genius choice of black and white coloring.
11. Epcot
Hammond says: So so so fresh and sharp. And so intriguing.
12. Pinned up
Hammond says: This is superb. So simple yet so effective. Pure art.
13. Spiral staircase
Hammond says: Perfectly composed. The spirals draw you into the photo brilliantly.
14. La ventana
Hammond says: Amazingly framed. The triangle of light adds great depth.
15. Soar
Hammond says: Amazing capture and wonderfully edited. So atmospheric.
16. Flock of shoegulls
Hammond says: Love this shot as it's so intriguing. It's one I'd love to edit myself.
17. Gradient skies
Hammond says: Great composition. The silhouette of the cows against the two tone sky is brilliant.
18. Stand out
Hammond says: Great great great composition. Captures this weeks theme brilliantly.
19. It's winter
Hammond says: Perfectly simple. Perfectly edited.
20. Bird man
Hammond says: Of course I love this shot. So much fun and clearly a fab capture too.
21. Simple and muted
Hammond says: So artistically framed. Beautiful.
22. Outfit: normcore
Hammond says: So cute and witty. The dog looks fab against the two colored background.
23. More than a Kodak moment
Hammond says: Just superb.
24. Love is