Evening Light
Photography is all about the light. In this image, the low, evening light skims across the surface of the ice, showing every bump and ripple. Instead of blasting into the tree as the early afternoon sun would do, the softer light from the sun on the horizon gently brings out the texture in the bark. Every square inch of the image is packed with detail, helping to create an inviting feeling rather than just being a pretty picture. It is the quality of light that transforms an otherwise ordinary scene into an extraordinary photograph.
Beautiful work. I like the morning sunrise for the same reason. But unlike eveving where color is subduied, morning it is just coming alive. Black and white also is powerful and speaks the story well.
Thanks! By the way, I love your paintings. I always wished I could draw and paint. I think that is what drew me into photography. I could express my feelings without having to rely on drawing skills that I didn’t have. I have learned to see light and use it to “paint” with my camera and darkroom.