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I was walking down the hall this afternoon when I saw that one golden beam of late afternoon sunlight coming from the window in my son's bathroom reflecting on the door jam on my bedroom about 20 feet away. I saw my shadow pass in front of it as I walked to my bedroom and stopped. The word "composition" flashed through my head and I started playing.
I put the little camera on a tripod and then stood about halfway between the window and the door, lining my shadow up on the wall. I then reached down and snapped the shot.
To give you an idea of how small of a sliver of light this is, here is the rest of the light that was caught by a wall by the bathroom. Only the right edge of the octagonal window was hitting the door jamb in the first photo.
I still can't wait to get MY camera back.
I love it, of course. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd you should be pretty damned proud of it; it's a great shot!
ReplyDeleteGreat pic "old" man!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at man...I like the 'topiary' shot...looks just like a heart, and I apologize if you said that...I need to re-read...
ReplyDeleteWow, that is really a creative shot.
ReplyDeleteMom
I like the shadow pictures...great shots. and thanks for the link to Ken Rockwell's interesting article.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shadows! I do the same things, playing with all kinds of light and shadows, but we've had so little sun this year so far I do have to come up with some odd ones now and then! Happy SSS! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about this lil' meme that has opened our hearts and minds to simple beauty and composition...way too much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud. It's a great shadow composition!
ReplyDeleteThat is an AWEsome photo Chris! It's award winning in my humble opinion! You should be so very proud! Have a great weekend! Lisa
ReplyDeleteWell, you should be proud..They are great shots..
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter and SSS..
You have created a wonderful shadow here.
ReplyDeleteI like your sense of humour! Neat shadow.
ReplyDeleteYour so creative! After we read the first half, our minds were wondering why "his" wife was at the doctor, and was he concerned...then we read on - oh the mighty power of suggestion!
ReplyDeleteLove the shot!
Great shots can be taken with the crappiest cameras if there's a creative soul behind the lens. As you've clearly demonstrated with that top shot! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteThese shadows are fantastic! I love the golden colours. I must admit I was a little concerned at first about you stalking your neighbours for shadow shots hehehe! Lovely work. Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteLove your shadow shots. Your first story sucked me in. LOL!
ReplyDeletePaz
Hey!! love the pictures.. very cool. Thanks for dropping by.. just wanted to say hi!! have a great week.. thanks for the laugh the other day.. it really made me feel so much better!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa (lisita15)
http://beachmom15.blogspot.com/
you should be proud of it! it's a wonderful shadow profile
ReplyDeletelove the pattern of the second shot
Thats a really cool shot for one that wasn't necessarily planned!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, creative shot! It just goes to show the camera is only half the equation. Maybe not even half.
ReplyDeleteIncredible shot, Chris!!!
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