Photo Challenge

January Light Photo Challenge | Day 10

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“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” – Aaron Rose

Daylight

Taken in 2011 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, this photo was one of a series of early morning shots that captured the rising sun. I had just taken a photography course and was eager to try out what I’d learned. Unfortunately, my camera was sub-par and I didn’t own an iPhone yet.

However, it sharpened my observation skills and I did get some decent captures during the “golden hour” that morning on the beach.

While the rising sun was still a tiny orb over the horizon, I focused on this sandcastle. With the tiny toy soldier, his rifle raised in victory, atop the turret and the seagulls gliding low over the water it made for a nice picture.

I wonder if she called it Taperlight

January Light Photo Challenge | Day 9

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“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” – Kahlil Gibran

Electric light

I pulled this photo from the archives. I took it on a trip to NYC years ago. We didn’t see the show, but I snapped a picture of the marquee when we were walking on Broadway.

We’re surrounded by electric lights and it makes me wonder how dark it must have been at night before Ben Franklin’s remarkable discovery in 1752 and Edison’s amazing invention in 1878!

Moonlight in Llangollen

January Light Photo Challenge | Day 8

/ Luanne Shernisky / 4 Comments

“What distinguishes the candle from other lights is that it appeals to our soul, not our eyes!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

Candlelight and/or Highlight

There’s something about candlelight that changes the mood of a room. This photo was taken on Thanksgiving several years ago. The tiny flames lit around the room serve as highlights in much the same way as other light does.

The definition of highlight is: an area/spot that is strongly illuminated. In the case of candlelight, that strength increases as the surrounding light fades to darkness. In this picture it’s still afternoon. But, as night falls, the candlelight will grow in prominence and create the atmosphere that we associate with intimacy or romance.

Do you enjoy perusing unique & lovely photos? Check out the entries for the Squares #JanuaryLight Photo Challenge here:

Feeling Featherlight