backlight

Capturing Depth with Backlighting in Photos

I was first a bit lost with this challenge; it’s not that I don’t enjoy taking backlit photos—quite the opposite, in fact. I find it a great way to capture atmosphere and mood, as there’s something inherently magical about the way light interacts with the subjects. However, I also recognize that no sunsets or sunrises should be featured if I’m not shooting directly towards the light source. This has prompted me to explore different angles and perspectives, allowing the light to create a sense of depth and intrigue in my images. Additionally, I made a conscious effort to avoid overly simplistic silhouette images, as I wanted my photographs to embody a more complex layering of shades and nuances of light. Each shot became an opportunity to experiment with subtle gradients and textures, enriching the overall visual narrative that I aimed to convey through my work. Hope you fell I succeeded in my effort.

For Monochrome Madness this week, Brian Bushboy has set a challenge – Backlighting.

My first is a side portrait of my grandsone sitting in front of a window.

A side portrait of a boy sitting by a window, showcasing the interplay of light and shadows.

A forest scene, highlighting the intricate roots of a tree intertwined with rocks and foliage, showcasing the play of light and shadows. Location a forest in Finland

A serene view of a wooden pier extending into the dark waters, with dramatic clouds overhead, evoking a sense of tranquility and atmospheric depth. I used blue as the base color for this monotone image. Location Florida

A moody view of the coastline framed by trees, showcasing the beauty of nature in monochrome. Location Hyams Beach in NSW Australia

A tranquil, winding road enveloped by lush trees, showcasing the interplay of light and shadow. Green tones in this image. Location NSW Australia

A black-and-white/ monochrome image showcasing people walking through a modern, well-lit corridor, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow. Maybe more sidelight than backlit, or is this semantics. Image from Serlachius museum in Mänttä Finland

Sequoia, Giant Forest

Landscapes, Nature, Travel, Traveling US

The beautiful redwood trees are HUGE, unless you see them it is hard to imagine the size them. To think that there are people who think they should be cut down. I am blown away of the majesty of the trees. General Sherman is a giant sequoia tree located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park it is the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth.

Height 83.8 m (275 ft), Diameter 7.7 m (25 ft), Volume of trunk 1,487 m3 (52,500 cu ft), Date seeded 700BC – 300BC

The Giant Forest, famed for its giant sequoia trees, is within the Sequoia National Park. This montane forest, situated at over 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above mean sea level. The giant sequoia tree is the most massive species of tree on earth and they are impressive for sure.

We caught up with a group of people who had a guide with them and so we discovered this three that you could crawl into and you could also see though the tree to the side and the top of the trunk a hollow tree. One more thing to be amazed about.

Memories from 1990’s

Sequoia National Park #2

Landscapes, Nature, Travel, Traveling US

The beautiful trees and mountain views were spectacular as we drove up.

Nature is so versatile, so serene, beautiful. I am at awe. Continuing to share photos of natures wonders. Art form that I so appreciate.

Sequoia National Park

Landscapes, Nature, Travel, Traveling US

We arrived to Three Rivers at dusk so the only thing was to book ourselves into a motel and find a place to eat. There was nothing to take photos at this time.

Next day we are meeting old friends and heading to the Sequoia National Park to see the beautiful red woods, mountains. These are from the way up. I mean really, this is such a lovely place. I have tons of photos from out trip up, so be prepared to be overloaded with natures wonders. Art form that I so appreciate.