“When the magic hour arrives, my thoughts center on light rather than on the landscape. I search for perfect light, then hunt for something earthbound to match with it.” – Galen Rowell
Our challenge this week is to share a few pictures, randomly taken, which later turned out to be a favorite. Lately, I am trying to be more aware of the impact natural light has on a picture. For example, I was drawn to the scene below after noticing yellow sunlight reflecting off the bricks and steam from the smoldering fire. To my surprise, when viewing this picture the next day, I noticed the camera had also picked up colors in the sun’s rays which were not visible earlier.
“Light is therefore color.” – J. M. W. Turner
“Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies.” – Paulo Coelho
The two pictures below were taken in the evening as clouds started rolling in while the sun was setting in Maine.
“I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical.” – Trent Parke
Another look at how impactful light can be as it shines through the clouds right before the sun sets in The Gulf of Mexico.
Hope you enjoyed seeing a few of my newly-found favorites!
Ann-Christine hosted our challenge this week so be sure to click here to see the great pictures posted on her blog.
“Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.