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Light & Shadow

Posted by Teresa on

”Both light and shadow are the dance of love.” – Rumi

It is always the combination of light and shadow that makes the subject come alive. Sometimes it is the angle of the light that gives the mood of the the shot.

Like this below…same tree… but photos were taken from opposite sides giving one a bright photo while the other has a shadow effect.

There are many ways to tackle the theme this week so I have decided to go just one way, since it doesn’t take much to confuse me … I have put up light shining on the objects or people creating some interesting shadows.


“All the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.” – Leo Tolstoy




Those are my shadows in both of these photos.



Even if the sun is nowhere to be seen, there are shadows especially seen on wet pavings.

Lens Artist Photo Challenge- Light & Shadow

23 Comments

  1. Alison says:
    June 15, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Love these Teresa .. wonderful comparisons

    1. Teresa says:
      June 15, 2021 at 11:22 pm

      Thanks Ali!

  2. Raven says:
    June 15, 2021 at 11:22 pm

    Reblogged this on About the Jez of It.

    1. Teresa says:
      June 15, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      Thanks for the reblog, greatly appreciate it!

      1. Raven says:
        June 16, 2021 at 8:25 pm

        Great post, was too good not to

  3. VJ Knutson says:
    June 15, 2021 at 11:24 pm

    Creative entries T!

    1. Teresa says:
      June 15, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      Thanks VJ at first I didn’t think it was. Happy that you liked it!

      1. VJ Knutson says:
        June 15, 2021 at 11:25 pm

        You always have such interesting shots. You’re welcome.

    2. willowdot21 says:
      June 16, 2021 at 12:22 am

      Nicely done 💜

      1. Teresa says:
        June 17, 2021 at 12:11 am

        Thanks 🙏🏻

        1. willowdot21 says:
          June 17, 2021 at 5:02 am

          A pleasure 💜

  4. Manja Mexi Mexcessive says:
    June 16, 2021 at 12:10 am

    Ohh, I love the art piece but even more the one from above. <3 I also like both photos of four people shadows and I think the first (dry) one would make a great album cover.

    1. Teresa says:
      June 17, 2021 at 12:14 am

      Thanks for enjoying what I have posted, Manja! I had a mental block before this…. Lucky I was able to think of something!

  5. Leya says:
    June 16, 2021 at 12:17 am

    Creativity blooming, Teresa! Love your diversity and…cannot pick a favourite. They are all so good. Love the art. Love the shadows coming from in front and only the legs of people shown. You are an inspiration!

    1. Teresa says:
      June 17, 2021 at 12:12 am

      Thanks, you guys inspire me to do better!

      1. Leya says:
        June 18, 2021 at 6:47 am

        Sounds great!

  6. lisaonthebeach says:
    June 16, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    Lovely photos Teresa! But that one in the field of grass, looking into the sun through the trees is so beautiful! (photo #4)

    1. Teresa says:
      June 17, 2021 at 12:10 am

      Thanks for liking it, Lisa. I love that time of day!

  7. JohnRH says:
    June 18, 2021 at 3:36 am

    Wow. GREAT examples. I love the comparison also.

    1. Teresa says:
      June 18, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Glad you liked them, John!

  8. I. J. Khanewala says:
    June 19, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    Superb set. I especially like that first pair of photos

    1. Teresa says:
      June 19, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Hey, happy that you liked them. Thanks I.J.

  9. Jez Braithwaite says:
    June 20, 2021 at 12:08 am

    Great shots, Teresa 👏 Love the one looking down into the restaurant 😃

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