Lighting Journal - Week 8

This is such a simple picture but I absolutely love it! The amber that is captured here is so warm and inviting, it makes me want to curl up and take a nap. I particularly like the way the light is reflecting in the vase and the shadows that are created on and within the glass. These shadows, along with the shape of the vase itself make the vase seem liquid to me. I love the warm spots emanating from the front of the lamp shade as well as the top of the shade onto the wall. I also am drawn to the darkness in the picture, especially the flowers that are in complete shadow. The one furthest to the left stands out so much against the amber light that is bouncing off of the wall behind it. There is also a surreal quality to this picture that I can't quiet put my finger on but I think it has to do with the intensity of the amber. It almost seems doctored in a way, somehow manipulated but the shade of the lamp is white and the light bulbs are compact fluorescents. For me, the overall feeling from this light is one of warmth and invitation