“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” – George Eastman
Light from the sun is constantly changing throughout the day. Clouds play a big part in this and also shadows which are created as the sun reflects off another object. Natural sunlight can shine directly on an object, it can also be seen as back light, the golden light just before sunset plus the beautiful colors seen in sunrises and sunsets.
Here are a few images showing examples of natural light. This first one was taken after a heavy rain storm when the sun appeared through the clouds casting a lovely yellow glow.
“Color is created by light…. Color needs light to breathe.” – Katrin Eismann & Sean Duggan
Sunset in Maine at one of the area’s favorite restaurants in Cape Porpoise.
“Daylight reveals color; artificial light drains it.” – Helena Rubinstein
Bright sun light is reflecting off the tips of a palm tree branch. The ends look like fine strands of hair blowing in the breeze.
Afternoon sun is filtering through the trees and casting a reflection in a large puddle of water on the road way. (Original image has been vertically rotated.)
The bright noon day sun washes out much of the lovely red color in these roses.
“I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical.” – Trent Parke
Note that double clicking each image will show a larger version. And, thank you for visiting my post!
Thanks to Amy for suggesting this interesting topic which helps to make us more aware of natural light and all the beauty around us. Be sure to see her post on Natural LIght.