Lighting for Choreographers - Journal entry week one

So after trying to get some real "artsy" photos (that didn't work), I have decided to stick with these two basics. They both feature side lighting from a high diagonal. The photo of Albert's legs and feet is from our kitchen and I love the way the sunlight is playing off of his shorts, legs, and the floor. Just by looking at this photo, I get a sense of warmth. There is also a great sense of texture here with the light and shadows cast on his clothing and on the floor. The lighting helps to tell me also what time of day it is. The second photo is of our very own Palo Verde community! The more I look at this photo, the more I like it. The actual photo is super clear and crisp. There is so much going on here with light and shadow and color. The lighting and shadow literally makes my eyes jump around the picture, as if they cannot decide on a resting spot. There is also a nice play between the harder edge shadows and corners of the building and the softer edges of the shadows of the trees. I have been walking around with a photographers eye the last couple of days and it has been really interesting to look at things based on light - with our beautiful weather it also makes me think of how much light can affect our mood and well being. Both of these images make me feel pretty warm and fuzzy.