As a science teacher a discussion about light often lead to musings about its absence and presence - light/dark is obvious but “What would the world be like without shadows?” seems like a simple question until you stop to think about it… (I am also a @jaimebrandel super fan :)
Now that is an interesting question, Debórah.. I have never thought of that!! We spend so much time thinking about light, but the absence of shadows.. I am going to sit with that one. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall in those class discussions about light! 🩵
I’m not a professional photographer like you, Davor. But isnt everything about the light? Shades of, lack of, shadows, how it influences our perspective, what it illuminates and doesn’t, etc.. It’s part of the beauty in all your work. For you, it’s intuitive. A natural component of your art.
Thank you, Christopher, for your comment, your kind words, and the restack.
You’re absolutely right that it’s all about light. At least the way I see it, though, there are two different approaches. One is photographing whatever happens to look fascinating because of the light, regardless of what it is. The other is photographing a specific subject, but waiting for or seeking the best possible light to reveal it.
I don't remember where I read it, or heard it, but the idea was, photographers paint with light. And you do it so naturally, Davor. These spider webs are like kaleidoscopes of colour and sparkle and shimmer. I can only imagine how lost you were in that moment to the views through your lens.
Thank you for mentioning me in this wonderful post! 🤗 It started with a comment, but the concept has bounced back to me from you... Summer is not my favourite season, and I am trying to find my peace with the harsh summer light. I am wanting to use photography to see it all differently.. to let go of the struggle, and see the beauty in it. Perhaps it's that I am searching for a certain quality of light. This will be a summer of exploration.
Thank you again, Jaime, for setting me on this path.
I really was lying on the road. Every single photo was taken from that position. I completely lost myself in the moment and just kept pressing the shutter. I wasn't thinking so much about composition as I was about the feeling.
Now that you mention summer, I can understand why it's not your favourite season. Your work has such gentle colours.
Unlike you, I've always been drawn to direct light, especially when the sun is low and warm.
What wonderful insights and photos. I think it is all about lumonosity. It is a moment when we perceive an image with more than just our minds (a moment of cognition). We see a flower. I think it is when we see with our whole being, body, mind, and emotions, that luminosity occurs. In a way, we see and are seen. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing.
As a science teacher a discussion about light often lead to musings about its absence and presence - light/dark is obvious but “What would the world be like without shadows?” seems like a simple question until you stop to think about it… (I am also a @jaimebrandel super fan :)
Interesting question. I've always been drawn to warm light and deep shadows. Maybe that's why golden hour feels like home to me.:)
Now that is an interesting question, Debórah.. I have never thought of that!! We spend so much time thinking about light, but the absence of shadows.. I am going to sit with that one. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall in those class discussions about light! 🩵
Honestly - sometimes kids innocently make profound queries - this was one of them. I think about it all the time now…
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I’m not a professional photographer like you, Davor. But isnt everything about the light? Shades of, lack of, shadows, how it influences our perspective, what it illuminates and doesn’t, etc.. It’s part of the beauty in all your work. For you, it’s intuitive. A natural component of your art.
Thank you, Christopher, for your comment, your kind words, and the restack.
You’re absolutely right that it’s all about light. At least the way I see it, though, there are two different approaches. One is photographing whatever happens to look fascinating because of the light, regardless of what it is. The other is photographing a specific subject, but waiting for or seeking the best possible light to reveal it.
I find myself doing both.
I think the light is what often draws me into a scene. But that is not necessarily what the photo is all about.
I love that comments like Jaime‘s can spur something in us. I have moments like this, too!
You photos look amazing, Davor! I love the play with the light and the abstractness of it all!
Thanks, Susanne. Good light brings out the best in almost everything.
I don't remember where I read it, or heard it, but the idea was, photographers paint with light. And you do it so naturally, Davor. These spider webs are like kaleidoscopes of colour and sparkle and shimmer. I can only imagine how lost you were in that moment to the views through your lens.
Thank you for mentioning me in this wonderful post! 🤗 It started with a comment, but the concept has bounced back to me from you... Summer is not my favourite season, and I am trying to find my peace with the harsh summer light. I am wanting to use photography to see it all differently.. to let go of the struggle, and see the beauty in it. Perhaps it's that I am searching for a certain quality of light. This will be a summer of exploration.
Thank you again, Jaime, for setting me on this path.
I really was lying on the road. Every single photo was taken from that position. I completely lost myself in the moment and just kept pressing the shutter. I wasn't thinking so much about composition as I was about the feeling.
Now that you mention summer, I can understand why it's not your favourite season. Your work has such gentle colours.
Unlike you, I've always been drawn to direct light, especially when the sun is low and warm.
We'll see what this summer brings. 🙂
I think this summer is going to be brimming with beautiful views for both of us! ☺️
I hope so. But it’s so damn hot here. I don’t have a will to get out.
I can relate!
It males for Beautiful imagery. 💜
Many thanks, Jamie.💜
Yes yes yes! 👏🏻
Many thanks, Susanna.
What wonderful insights and photos. I think it is all about lumonosity. It is a moment when we perceive an image with more than just our minds (a moment of cognition). We see a flower. I think it is when we see with our whole being, body, mind, and emotions, that luminosity occurs. In a way, we see and are seen. You have a gift. Thank you for sharing.