Shadows
Shadows add depth and occasionally drama to photographs. They add texture and added dimensionality that might not exist otherwise.
They can be subtle, as in the portrait above photographed through mosquito netting. Or more dramatic like the photo immediately below.
They can dominate a scene and become the main subject or they can work as a backdrop.
They can add an interesting abstract element or a mirror effect.
Shadows often add repetition to a scene – repetition being a popular treatment in a photo, which draws attention to a subject that is repeated a number of times.
Shadows are often derided, and midday shadows can be very troublesome to photographers, but if treated with care, shadows can add a dynamic element to a photo that otherwise might have been a bit bland.
They can be subtle, as in the portrait above photographed through mosquito netting. Or more dramatic like the photo immediately below.
They can dominate a scene and become the main subject or they can work as a backdrop.
They can add an interesting abstract element or a mirror effect.
Shadows often add repetition to a scene – repetition being a popular treatment in a photo, which draws attention to a subject that is repeated a number of times.
Shadows are often derided, and midday shadows can be very troublesome to photographers, but if treated with care, shadows can add a dynamic element to a photo that otherwise might have been a bit bland.
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