natural light: project 44
June 26, 2010
low sun
This project demonstrates the qualities that can be achieved in an image when shooting in low sunlight.
Back lighting
The image above was taken in the hills of Marbella. I shot towards the light and bracketed the exposure . The selected image has a -1 stop bias which emphasizes the beautiful effect of the sun’s light on the summer grass by obscuring further the foreground to the left of the shot. Also, the reduction in exposure assisted in adding a soft warmth from the sun’s rays.
Frontal lighting
The image of the yellow boat was taken in Estepona harbour about 1 1/2 hours before sunset. The sun is relatively low and striking the subject fully. The colours blue and yellow are beautifully rich. The relection of the boat in the water is strong in the intense lighting of the low sun.
Side lighting
In this picture of Alfie the low late afternoon light on Alfie’s left gives the shot a three dimensional feel and drama.
When taking shots of Boris for project 42, the low light of the early evening enabled me to capture the edge lighting which adds energy to the shot and of course, gives Boris the oppurtunity to do a spot of modeling!
what I have learnt
The delightful effects that low sun light has to offer.
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