Drama 16 Stage Lighting

ATTRIBUTES : This photo was taken by Roger Ball. 

THEME : Cold

DESCRIPTION : I chose this photo because of the color palette. The majority of cold tones creates a feeling of chill, yet there are still some warm tones present to make the impact of the cool tones even more impactful by the contrast.  However, even with this contrast, I enjoy how the colors are not too vibrant. There is a dullness to them that creates an almost numb feeling that I associate with the cold. Furthermore, the mist in the photo creates the feeling of isolation and expansiveness. When I think of the feeling of cold, I think of being alone. The fog enhances this sensation by tapping into the feeling of the unknown. 

Photo Attributes: Yvonne HC

Theme: Cold

Description: I chose this photo because of the gray overcast, the cooler/darker tones in the buildings and structures outside the window, and the rain. I like how there’s a focus on the raindrops on the window but you can still vaguely see the rest of image. The small raindrops compared to the big buildings were also something that stood out to me. The overall dark and gloomy appearance of photo makes it feel cold to me. Although this image isn’t innately cold I feel that it provides a cold atmosphere.

Google Images-Central park-Cold

I chose this photo from Central Park because of the lamp post. The lamppost shows warmth against all of the cool tones. This juxtaposition shows just how cold the picture truly is. Without the illuminating orange post, it doesn’t seem as cold but because the post is there, it emphasizes the difference in the lighting. White and blue and even the cool-toned brown of the bridge and trees swarm around the orange light trying to envelop it but the warms shines through the harsh cold.

2) ATTRIBUTE: Still from IUERTA e’s video of their snowy walk around Manhattan in January 2021.

3) THEME: Cold

4) DESCRIPTION: The lights in this photo are highlighting the snowstorm, since the tiny flakes would be much more difficult to see without the light. The absence of light in the sky sets the photo after nightfall, meaning even without the storm, the air would be much colder.

Barclays Center New Year’s Eve 2019

THEME: Cold

DESCRIPTION: Cold rain hits the ground. Coolness of blue from above reflects on the puddles on the pavement. Beautiful icy tones surrounded by darkness.

2) Attribute the Photo, tell us where it came from.

This is a photo I took last February when I was in the city.

3) THEME: Cold

4) DESCRIPTION:

Small glowing lights sparkle amidst the gloomy skies overhead. The clouds blanketing the horizon with a bright white that soon fades to blue. Evenly distributed cool tones distinguish the sky from the cars passing by. Despite the blowing wind, the warmth of the grandeur buildings creates a picturesque view.

ATTRIBUTE: Unknown

THEME: Cold

DESCRIPTION: The Barren forest is covered with frosty snow that permeates that dense greenery it surrounds. The sky is cascaded with a shower of powder whipped up by the wind as the sun crests over the horizon line in a gradient of warm colors. The dense frost overtakes the warm and the sun ceases its battle to permeate the layers of ice surrounding the land.

1. ATTRIBUTION: unknown
2. THEME: Cold
3. DESCRIPTION: A thick cloud of fog swallows the park whole, trapping the Sun outside. Just enough light shines through so the world isn’t completely black, but it is difficult to see what’s right in front of you. A blue tint remains in the sky and the grass is a cool green. However, the trees look more like shadowy figures than a part of nature.

2) ATTRIBUTES: This photo was taken by me on a train going back to my hometown around Christmas time.

3) THEME: Cold

4) DESCRIPTION: The photo has a slight blue tint and is not extremely bright. Any colors within the photo are either neutrals or muted colors. The barren trees and vast mountains amid a snowy landscape give the photo a cold feeling. The absence of sunlight suggests a solemn and desolate setting.

The Photo is from VITALIY HOLOVIN/CORBIS VIA GETTY IMAGES

3) THEME: Cold 

4) DESCRIPTION: The air around you is so heavy that everything gets caught within it, you can feel the energy vibrating. The snow helps brighten the world outside beyond the broken window. A shining light beckons you, those stairs lead somewhere, but where? The light is too bright to tell from your stance. Inside is dingy and desolate. Only natural light is there to illuminate what was left behind to rot. The sunlight coming through the window gets darkened by the decay it touches. Yellows and greens mingle against the walls and seep into the heavy air. Everything feels empty, even you. The more you stand and stare everything gets darker in this place that was lost in time. Your fingertips are turning red, your breath hangs the air, but you are still drawn to that brightness you see. You want to step into the light in the center of the room and get closer to that beacon but your limbs won’t move. The space is too empty you feel like an intruder. It feels as if the ghosts of what once was have their eyes on you. A shiver runs up your body as if someone was just breathing down your neck. Is it really just the snow bringing that chill to your body still? Time has stopped here but the light shines on.