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Chiaroscuro, derived from the Italian words "chiaro" (light) and "scuro" (dark), is a prominent technique in art, particularly in painting and drawing. It involves the skillful use of strong contrasts between light and dark elements within a composition. These bold variations in light and shadow not only create visual drama but also play a crucial role in conveying depth, form, and a three-dimensional quality to the objects and figures depicted in the artwork.
In the world of art, chiaroscuro is often used to enhance the realism and sculptural quality of a subject. By strategically placing highlights and shadows, artists can give the illusion of volume, texture, and spatial relationships, making two-dimensional artworks appear more lifelike and tangible.
Chiaroscuro is a technique that has been employed by many renowned artists throughout history, with notable examples including the works of Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci. Their masterful use of light and shadow not only brought their subjects to life but also added emotional depth and atmosphere to their creations.
This concept of chiaroscuro extends beyond the realm of visual arts and finds application in other forms of media as well. In cinema and photography, the manipulation of light and shadow to create dramatic effects and depth is also referred to as chiaroscuro. Filmmakers and photographers use this technique to evoke mood, highlight key elements, and enhance storytelling through the interplay of light and darkness.
Chiaroscuro is a fundamental artistic technique that harnesses the power of contrasting light and dark to achieve both visual impact and a sense of three-dimensionality. It remains a timeless and influential aspect of artistic expression, bridging the gap between traditional art forms and contemporary media like film and photography.
Taking shots of this Tarantula at Captive Light at first I was terrified but after a very short time you forget to be afraid and find yourself getting closer and closer.
Still not happy when they run across the carpet though (spiders not tarantulas) I have a little box on a stick I capture them with then I pop them outside.
"An ancient technique for decorating metal objects by soldering or affixing wires that are filled with enamel"
"Native American cultures believe that both good and bad dreams fill the air at night. The dreamcatcher acts like a spider's web by trapping the bad dreams or visions while allowing the good ones to filter through."
"In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada."
MM contribution 18/3/19, theme something to do with the first letter of my surname!!
Well this does indeed begin with the first letter of my surname. It then goes on to use the second, third and fourth letters of my surname in order. Then it stops.
Some flash usage here again but not interesting as it was all trial and error!!
A frame from my trip to Hyde Mill back in May. I knew the milky way was going to be up later at night but checked Photopills to verify and figure out exactly what time. This is actually a single frame from my timelapse that I took. I have a couple small Lume Panels behind me that's lighting the scene. Even though there's some light pollution from some near by towns it's still pretty dark there.
The gear I used here was....
Canon 6D Mark II
Irix 30mm Dragonfly
10 sec
f/1.4
Timelapse+ VIEW
2x Lume Panels
They say the Light Chaser was once a normal photographer—until they captured one sunset too many. Now cursed to roam the horizon, camera in hand, forever chasing the perfect glow that got away. Each evening, they rise with curls backlit and lens ready, silhouetted against skies that mock them with impossible beauty. The gods of golden hour laugh, tossing clouds like confetti, daring the Chaser to keep up.
This image is a glimpse into that eternal pursuit: a lone figure framed by fire and sky, locked in a mythic battle with time and exposure. Is it art? Is it obsession? Is it just someone trying to nail the shot before dinner? Either way, the legend lives on—one silhouette at a time.
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behind the glass, kenneth b. drifts between shadow and glow, his presence softened by the dance of light and blur. the embroidered lines of his shirt seem to echo the unseen music, while his gaze cuts through the haze with quiet intensity. a portrait where sound becomes visible, and reflection turns into melody.
the colors weren’t on the wall, not really. they were only visiting—just long enough to confuse memory with presence. silence held everything still, except the shadows, which spoke in diagonal lines. someone had planned this, but the light made it feel like chance.
I took this last year when I was at Little Sable Lighthouse. This night was so incredible I know I will never forget it. Shooting the milky way in one direction and comet NEOWISE in the other. I literally couldn't take pictures fast enough for everything. Such an incredible memorable night.
Sometimes I sit back and think of all pictures I've taken. All the amazing places I've seen and been too. All the amazing people I've met along the way. All the amazing experiences I've had. All the incredible opportunities. It's all so incredible and surreal. Such an joyful ride for sure. I can't wait to see where/what/who the future holds.
I lit this side of the lighthouse with a Lume Panel from Lume Cube, took the picture with Foolography's Unleashed and if you look veeeeery closely you can see my other camera and tripod on the beach running a timelapse of come NEOWISE that would be behind me. ;)
Canon 6D Mark II
Rokinon 24mm
f/1.4
ISO 6400
10 sec
This was the second visit I had down to the covered bridge at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve. I shot towards the North with this one and after 550 images and about 2 hours and 40 minutes you get a beautiful star trail.
Canon 6D
Irix 21mm
f/1.4
ISO 3200
13 sec
Black and white artistic shot of apple with water drops.
This was published in Practical Photography magazine, April 2020.
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