Low-light photography can be difficult to get right, but sometimes the absence of light can make for a compelling, dramatic photograph.
By Experimenting with shadows can be a fun and rewarding way to push yourself to try something new with your camera, your subject, and your surroundings. Shadows can also add depth and drama to an otherwise ordinary image.
In the photo I’ve shared, I was sitting with my toddler son on the floor in a corner of our living room, beside a large window that was bathing the room in afternoon sunlight. Many of the photos I took of him in this series were brightly lit, and are, in my opinion, equally darling. But this particular image had a beautiful moodiness to it that I find fascinating, and it is by far my favorite of the group. In order to get this shot, I positioned him perpendicular to the window, so one side of his face was washed in sunlight, while the other was shadowed by a piece of furniture. It looks like we’re in a studio, and you’d never know that we’re tucked into a small corner of a living room, sitting on the floor.
“Shadowed” by Jen Hooks.
For this week’s Photo Challenge, find the shadows. You can choose a literal interpretation and shoot an actual shadow, or you can play with the light and dark, and create a moody scene, or capture your subject in a rich and interesting way.
Jen, your shot is so full of character. Excellent!
janet
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thank you
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I have a perfect photo 🙂
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Here’s my entry and photo journey on my fav beach in Bettystown, Co. Meath in Ireland, where you can basically park your car and anjoy the rest of the day:
http://byswav.com/2015/01/07/is-the-real-music-part-of-your-life-or-not/
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Love playing with light and shadows! It can express so much beneath the surface.
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Here’s ours!!! A powerful interpretation by a woman with depression. A literal and figurative take…
http://brokenlightcollective.com/2015/01/09/hidden-in-shadows/
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This is a wonderful shot! The shadow emphasized his little “fighter”-look.
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Hoi Jen, here is my photo: https://solaner.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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I love this photo. So full of life. Looking for my shadow now.
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http://retirenicaragua.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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It’s a darling photo of him.
You have to wonder if he’s thinking something mischievous or simply, “What on earth are we sitting in the corner for?”
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Yes, a lovely shot – very moody. An original approach to the toddler shot 🙂
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So many photos of children are often brightly lit and angelic looking, this is beautiful, makes for a far more interesting shot.
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https://giberson9.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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My entry this week: https://esengasvoice.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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This is a wonderfully photographic challenge! Here’s what I tried: http://empireoflights.com/2015/01/09/january-project-part-3/
I hope you like it.
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A lovely shot. Here’s my moody shot. http://chittlechattle.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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Great theme! Here is mine:
http://varietyoflight.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/shadowed/
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In my bedroom:
https://insellos.wordpress.com/2015/01/10/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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Here we are, first time in 2015!
https://autopict.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/semaine-francaise-au-autopict-wpc-shadowed-pch-ombre/
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I went for a literal and a metaphorical interpretation of this week’s prompt.
http://maraeastern.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
How does it work for you?
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Great challenge and I recently shot some photos that fits.
https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/winter-night-shots/
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Great topic, shadows are so important, I would not want to miss them!
https://mattvonp.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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http://jotpegi.me/190/ 🙂
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A quick one from Just Snaps = two for the price of one! https://justsnaps.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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We took our photo to contribute to this challenge during our latest visit to the Golden Gate Highlands national Park:
http://dewetswild.com/2015/01/09/shadowed/
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Interesting challenge this. Here’s mine: https://castelsarrasin.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/travatine-man-in-shadow-weekly-photo-challenge/
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Fun one!
http://words4jp.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadows/
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A rich and thoughtful photo, Jen! Love it.
Perhaps you would like to see mine: https://drieskewrites.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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Fun challenge. Love Jen’s photo. Here is mine: https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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Jen, your picture is excellent, full of life.
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Here’s what I found for the challenge: https://architar.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/solitude-in-winter/
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Here is my entry for this week. ENJOY!
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/01/09/wp-weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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Good thinking, and picture. Well done!!! 😊
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Here is my contribution..
http://aanprihandaya.com/2015/01/10/weekly-photo-challenge-shadowed/
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