Posts Tagged ‘single light source’

Photo Observation #4

  • Saturday, February 15th, 11:30 PM
  • Single Light Source
  • I was working a late shift at my on-campus job and had just returned to campus to close down the remains of big sorority event. I entered room 141 – one of our small classrooms – the find the room completely dark, spare the street light of Stuyvesant parking lot shining through the trees and onto the curtained window. Past the curtain however, the light formed an angled shaft broken up by jagged tree limbs on the wall.

Photo Observation 5

A friend took this photo of me on June 15th 2018 in Secret Caverns located in Howes Cave, New York.

Theme: Single light source

Description: To say that I’ve never quite experienced anything like what I experienced that day in Secret Caverns would be quite the understatement. While there were certain opportunities to experience moments of natural lighting within the caves, as we delved deeper, light bulbs were utilized so we would not lose our way. The way in which the light would reflect on the rock formations was quite a beauty to behold, from the vibrant colors that were emitted to the pure sense of awe and wonder that would be evoked as one continued down the winding passageways. The area depicted in this photo was the first one encountered after walking through a long passage without any light. The source of light present emanated from directly behind me, which is evident from the shadows cast down on the ground in front of me as well as my face (and much of my body for that matter) being kept in shadow as well. The most pleasing sight in this photo for me is the slight around of red coloration that is emitted as the light reflected off the rocks behind me (above my head) and the way in which it shined on the rocks immediately surrounding me only added to my child-like wonder and amazement. This moment reminded me of just how many of the earth’s natural wonders we take for granted every day. This planet we live on is host to a vast multitude of natural wonders and beauties and to be able to bear witness to one of them that day proved to be quite the thought provoking experience.

Photo Observation #5

Photo taken by me at Madame Tussauds in New York

2. Single light source coming from the upper right of Charlie Chaplin.
3. I found this wax figure of Charlie Chaplin particularly interesting because of the lighting. Chaplins’ posture and half shadowed face makes him look deep in though or conflicted.

Photo Observation 5

Taken By Me in early February
Single light source coming from the sun as it peeks through the parking garage pillars
Some people tend to overlook the beautiful scenery that can appear in everyday life and how picturesque those moments can be.

Photo Observation 5

Taken by me, March 2018
Single Light Source
The lighting is shaped into a box shape, with very distinctive edges, so that it is easy to discern where the light is hitting. It illuminates Roxie (my dog) in such a way that she appears both angelic in nature and like a beacon of hope. Due to the brightness of the light coming down, it creates a starker contrast between Roxie’s head and her surroundings, reminiscent of a sewer grate being removed over a dark area of the sewer system, only this is a much nicer vision (though the smell probably isn’t that different).

Photo Observation #5

Photo taken by me at my high school in June of 2018

Theme: Single Light Source

Description: The lighting in this picture was set up to be neutral constant for the one-act play festival. This fits the theme since there is only one source of light coming from the right side of the picture.

Photo Observation #5 – Outline of Light

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  2. Found on: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/249949848051958738/
  3. Theme: Single Light Source (plus Lighting Key)
  4. It is unclear what the exact source of light is. And yet, the light is hitting this girl in such a way that it brings out an inner warmth of sorts. With the light hitting her on the side of her body, it creates  an outline of light, almost giving off a radiant glow.

Photo Observation #5

2) Found the image from Pinterest. The photographer is Julia Hetta, a Dutch photographer who is a graduate Gerrit Rietveldt Art Academy in Amsterdam. http://artfucksme.com/julia-hetta/

3) THEME: Single Light Source

4) DESCRIPTION: It took me some time to find a decent photo that only had one light source. First I had picked a different photo by the same photographer, however I was worried there was actually another light source involved. I liked this photo not only because it meets the requirements of being one light source, but it has a nice soft feeling to it. This feeling comes from the color scheme of the photo and also how the light hits the model’s face.

Photo Observation #5

Source: Pinterest

Theme: Single Light Source

Description: This is the iconic album cover for Queen II. The white light source seems to be above the band members and creates an almost baleful feeling. Due to the shadows cast over the men, we can’t see their bodies or eyes, just the outline. The diamond formation also adds to the “Easter Island Head” motif.

Photo Observation #5

 

  1. From: fromupnorth.com by: Ludek Ciganek
  2. Theme: single light source
  3. The lighting in this photo is interesting to me because of the variation in shades.  With the mystery of the shadow and intrigue of the light, the model looks as though she’s longing for something. I think the fact that there is the key light heightens the drama and enhances the mystery and the emotional impact of the model.