Lance Lewin
About the Image(s)
Featured: Well, this is part of some early photography studies on Finding Art within shadows: here, captured with my Android cell phone at home. For some time I have been fascinated by the amazing variety of geometric lines and other shapes created by shadows within my home, this example dark black lines are drawn across the floor, a construct of sunlight interacting with the dinning room chairs.
Lamp: here another cell phone capture in my bedroom, again these shadows created by morning sunlight streaming through the window.
Personally, I feel sunlight reveals the best type of shadows: more emotional and with plenty of variety as sunlight is (dynamic); changing and constructing new lines and shapes as it moves across the sky and through windows or outside as it changes position in the sky and as it moves behind buildings or trees, for example.
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13 comments posted
I tend to prefer the lamp image . . . more that interests me and details that I can easily understand (I'm not big on abstract images that force my brain to work). What made you choose the narrow crop? As opposed to including the whole lamp (both the lamp itself and the shadow)?   Posted: 05/03/2021 16:44:04
Indeed, "warmth" can seemingly emanate from BW photographs: in an abstract way, indeed. Always appreciate your feedback. Thank you, Steve.   Posted: 05/03/2021 17:38:34
I always learn from your images...they make me think, which I truly appreciate. I am currently attempting to learn the proper use of shadows and the difference between harsh shadows and soft shadows and the benefits of each. I understand that shadows create depth and dimension, however when and how to use is the question for me. Thank you for this exercise and the learning opportunity. I missed this exercise with my submittal this month, but look forward to participating next month.   Posted: 05/09/2021 19:19:45
"Seeing" shadows, or maybe better stated, "looking within shadows" or looking within, the shadow.. in finding artistic beauty or novelties is a learned act: as we have become accustomed to "seeing", searching and visualizing primarily within the light.
Looking forward to your contributions in June!   Posted: 05/10/2021 09:57:17
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I would consider another shot of the shadow of the lamp, entirely without the lamp. While you are at it, see if you can squeeze in the shadow of a murderous assault, a la Hitchcock. No, just kidding about this last.   Posted: 05/15/2021 16:20:38
"Points to Ponder"
Watching Movie Films is another wonderful way to "see" how Directors and their Director of Photography visualize and shot a scene - nowadays, "Directors of Photography" incorporate a lot of "Art", as long as it relates to the . "The Handmaid's Tale" a Hulu & MGM production, is a great example of this.   Posted: 05/16/2021 06:32:36
Although I love the quality of the light and shadow on the wood floor, I lean toward the lamp image. Maybe familiar objects like lamps hold more interest for me than abstract shadows. I like the softness of the shadows in the lamp image - it makes the image more mysterious, and like a peek into someone's life/home. I feel more emotion and story in that image.   Posted: 05/15/2021 17:42:32
I especially like your reference to the personal connection you suggest feeling in someone else's life....as a result of looking at photographs like this...thank you for your comments!   Posted: 05/16/2021 06:40:01