In this photograph, the back light enhances the form of the subject, casting a shadow down the path and creating a sense of movement. The boy's shadow figure appears taller than he, created by the back light, with the objects he's carrying giving him the appearance of strength and stature. The light is at its greatest value on the bend in the road, implying a continued line outside of the given frame.
In this example of back lighting, the figure blends in among the trees, his shadow matching the long vertical forms around him. The light is soft, creating a glow as is leaks into the frame through the branches. In contrast to the last example, this figure becomes less prominent as his person is not well lit. However by creating similar lines to the shadows of the trees, the back light helps unify the figures within the photograph so that even though his presence is understated, the biker is still the focal of this image.
I really like the how the sunlight and dust interact with each other to create a hazy glow in the background of the picture. The light peeping through the branches also create shadows that add another layer to the photo. I also feel that although the biker is not very well lit, the combination of shadows and directional lighting still make him the center of the picture.
ReplyDeleteI think the lighting, silhouette, shadow, and the continuing road all portray a feeling of nostalgia. Together, they create what looks like a flashback to childhood.
ReplyDeleteFor the second photo, I agree with Daniel about the dust and sunlight making a glow together. I also think that what Sarah says in the first photo about the shadow creating a sense of movement definitely applies to the second photo as well.
Each photo does a good job at using side lighting to create shadows larger than the objects/people themselves. In the first photo the shadow is very sharp and well defined. The second photo I really enjoyed how the light is scattered by the dust in the air to create a sort of haze that is defined by the shadows of the trees.
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