3-Part mini series: Light & color

Image by ©Ansel Adams - www.anseladams.com

PART 1
Light and Shadows
Published October 24th, 2011

As a photographer, light has always fascinated me.  It can be the difference between an award-winning photograph and a snap-shot.  Shadows and highlights are just as intriguing and critical when a painter creates them as they are to the photographer who tries to capture them.  They create depth and mood, without a nice balance the photograph feels flat, muddy, and in general is unprofessional and unappealing.


Why?  Because the world of light and shadows is the world we live in, so why would we consider a photograph eye-catching if it is dull in comparison to what we see every day?

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