Oblivious: This is a photo of an oblivious passenger riding the train. Unbeknownst to her she made the perfect subject for an example of obvious figure ground relationships, as she is the clear focal point.

 

Journeys: This is an example of obvious figure ground. The path before the gate is clear, while one’s eyes wander to see what lies beyond it.

 

 

Fulton Lapsed: Another example of obvious figure ground. There is a distinct separation from the five murals above compared to the ground beneath.

 

 

Betwixt Two Paths: The abandoned booth sits stagnant between negative space, giving the viewer a clear representation of obvious figure ground.