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June 17, 2018 at 1:05 pm #457622
WC Darkroom Topic Challenge (C&C’s encouraged but not required)
Topic : Soft Light
Lately I have been enjoying the photos that I have taken outdoors on an overcast day. So, I decided that I would use that idea for this challenge. Lighting is so important in photography, good lighting that is. It can make the difference between a mediocre shot and one that takes your breathe away. So, we are looking for images that were taken or will be taking using SOFT LIGHT.
Soft Light is a diffused, even light that comes from a large area. Examples of soft light include a cloudy day, light diffused through a large curtain or sheet, outdoor shade, etc. Because these light sources are relatively large, they tend the light the subject very evenly, providing very smooth, gradual transitions from lighter to darker areas. This soft, smooth light can make for very pleasing photograph.
This Challenge will end June 30, 2018
Guidelines:
1) All photos submitted must be yours.
2) All entries are to be posted directly by each member into this thread in the DARKROOM.
3) You may post more than one image, however, please submit only one photo per post.
4) We hope that his activity inspires you to shoot new images and not just pull from your archives. However, images from your archives WILL be allowed as long as your image has NOT been previously posted on Wet Canvas.
5) You may use software to manipulate or enhance your images.
6) Since this activity is running in the Darkroom Forum, Comments and Critiques are allowed and encouraged but not mandatory. Anyone, regardless of experience, can offer his/her reaction to a photo, because most of those posting in the Darkroom would appreciate your C&C.
7) Please keep comments and critiques constructive.
8) Every other Sunday, a new topic challenge will begin.Photography is the art of observation. It has little to to with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Zuiko 14-150 mm zoom, Zuiko 2.8 60mm macro, Sigma 2.8 Fish Eye. Nikon D5100June 18, 2018 at 5:55 pm #642708Photo site - http://donlwilliamsphotography.com
"A moment in time
Immortalized forever
With silver and light"June 19, 2018 at 12:14 am #642703Gorgeous. Simply perfect start for the theme.
Photography is the art of observation. It has little to to with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Zuiko 14-150 mm zoom, Zuiko 2.8 60mm macro, Sigma 2.8 Fish Eye. Nikon D5100June 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm #642709Photo site - http://donlwilliamsphotography.com
"A moment in time
Immortalized forever
With silver and light"June 22, 2018 at 4:23 pm #642704This is so sweet. Because of your perspective, I get the feel of what the tiny fly sees as it gazes up at the big broad petals of the rose.
The soft light really accentuates the color, iridescence and details.
Well done, Don.
LORELLPhotography is the art of observation. It has little to to with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Zuiko 14-150 mm zoom, Zuiko 2.8 60mm macro, Sigma 2.8 Fish Eye. Nikon D5100June 24, 2018 at 2:29 pm #642697AnonymousNice ones, Don. I particularly like the vivid green of the fly vs the pale yellow of the petals.
I finally took advantage of the diffuse light we get this time of year courtesy of AM marine haze, and it turns out that I also have a floral macro with an insect. (Not as good as your photo, though.)
It’s a Zinnia, quite small (about 70% the size of a golf ball, I believe)…
June 24, 2018 at 6:34 pm #642700these are beautiful
June 24, 2018 at 6:37 pm #642701new computer…don’t have straightening software installed yet…
June 27, 2018 at 12:41 pm #642705very good additions, Mary and Dave.
Photography is the art of observation. It has little to to with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Zuiko 14-150 mm zoom, Zuiko 2.8 60mm macro, Sigma 2.8 Fish Eye. Nikon D5100June 27, 2018 at 1:17 pm #642702beautiful soft diagonals
July 1, 2018 at 1:56 pm #642699Gorgeous photos!! I stopped by a fruit stand, and behind them was a field of flowers….so pretty!!
Natalie
July 1, 2018 at 2:00 pm #642698AnonymousLovely images, Mary, Lorell, and Natalie.
July 1, 2018 at 6:18 pm #642706Thanks all for your contributions to the “soft light” challenge. Your images definitely demonstrated how paying attention to light conditions can accentuate color, mood, detail, and more.
Time to move on.
Photography is the art of observation. It has little to to with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Zuiko 14-150 mm zoom, Zuiko 2.8 60mm macro, Sigma 2.8 Fish Eye. Nikon D5100July 1, 2018 at 11:25 pm #642707Natalie,
Gosh I really like that last photo you posted. There is something magical about it.Photography is the art of observation. It has little to to with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them. Elliott Erwitt
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Zuiko 14-150 mm zoom, Zuiko 2.8 60mm macro, Sigma 2.8 Fish Eye. Nikon D5100 -
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