This photo was taken near Porter Park in Rexburg Idaho. I lined up the sun so that it would be in the middle of the street lamp, giving the lamp the appearance that it was on, in the middle of the day. In this picture I was trying to demonstrate the use of a small light source. The sun is a prime example of a small light source. Small light sources are when the light comes from a concentrated point. Small light sources also can create a sort of harsh light; making dark shadows and bright highlights. This is why if a photographer has to take pictures in the middle of the day they will have a flash, so they can lighten up those dark shadows.
A good example of a large light source is a cloudy day. On a cloudy day the whole sky is your light source and you don't really get any shadows or a lot of highlights. Cloudy days are my favorite days to go and shoot in the middle of the day.
There are also medium light sources and a good example of that is when you are taking a picture in doors, your source of light is a window, and outside is cloudy. This will create faint shadows and highlights. But, if it is sunny outside that window can become a small light source.
wow! amazing information!
ReplyDeletethat's a really sweet shot. do you have one in color? i'd like to see how that turned out. but the BW i'm sure is better at getting the point accross! i love that your taking this class! do my comments annoy you?
ReplyDeleteOf coarse not! I love them! But I have to tell you the photos I've put up that are B&W were shot with B&W film. So I don't have them in color. Actually all the pictures I've put up are from last years class I have yet to put one up from this semester.
ReplyDeleteaudrey, even if you got a terrible grade in this class (which i know you won't) i am learning so much from you. i love it!
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