Author Archives: Carly Mason

Photo Observation #6

3/26/25, 1:37 PM, my house Single source artificial light source This is a photo of my housemate’s stuffed manatee. There is a single artificial light shining above it. It creates a spotlight affect on the manatee, highlighting its face and … Continue reading

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Lighting Observation #6

March 13, 2025, 1:16 pm, Rhode Island College Theater Objective: A white spot light shines on the stage, the rest of the stage is lit with red light. A man stands on the opposite side of the light, shadowed in … Continue reading

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Photo Observation

Online photo, May 3, 2024, 3:24 pm Theme: spring The blue of the sky juxtaposes with the purple and orange sky. As it sets, the sun’s orange and pink hues reflect off the clouds. It creates shadows and definition to … Continue reading

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Lighting Post #5

March 3, 2025, 2:47 pm, My House Objective: The light shines into my kitchen, casting a bright box on the floor. The light creates rainbows around the floor. Subjective It is the perfect time in the afternoon when the light … Continue reading

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Photo observation #4

December 23, 2024, 11:59 pm, Limon, CO Bizarre In the middle of nowhere, there is no light emitted. Yet, from a far away field, red lights flash across the horizon. There is a rhythm, a consistency to their flashing. It … Continue reading

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Lighting post #4

2/28/2025, 9:20 pm, hallway in my home Objective: A dark hallway is illuminated on the left from a slightly open door, shining warm light into the hallway and lighting one side. Subjective: The dark hallway surrounds me, shrouding me in … Continue reading

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Photo by me, January 19, 2024, 6:02, Denver, CO Theme: Night life The colors of the Christmas decoration juxtapose the jet black sky, clouded from the snowy weather of the day. The government building is lighted for the season, with … Continue reading

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Photo observation #2

February 13, 2025, 11:02 am, just off campus Cold The world is wrapped in a blanket of fog, a whole road shrouded in cloud. It is piercing cold. It is a cold that seeps into your jacket, wraps around your … Continue reading

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Light Observation 2

February 14, 2024, 8:45 pm – Roosevelt Field Mall Parking Garage Subjective Description: The LEDs of the lighting garage cast a yellow light on the grey walls and floor of the parking garage. It creates shadows and dark corners throughout … Continue reading

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Photo Observation 1

January 10, 2023, 6:25 am. Lamar’s Donuts, CO Sunrise/Sunset The darkness of the night clings to the sky as the sun starts to peek over the horizon, turning the sky a dark purple. On the horizon, it fads into pink … Continue reading

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