The combination of the sunset, and the shadow and shape of the trees inspired me to take this picture. Specifically, the picture of the right caught me eye because of the trees, and the shadow created from the trees on the grass. I like how the sunset has dramatic effects on both the grass, and the side of the dorm. Between the trees and the light, I think it creates a great color and gobo-like pattern on the wall. Color adds sculpting to a set, and I think tree branches and leaves (or a stage substitute) could be used effectively on stage to add sculpting to light. Also, I like how the shadows on the grass are long and sweeping, taking up a good portion of the grass. I notice, especially, the tree in the right corner of the picture on the right. These branches give me a somber, gloomy feel, as opposed to the trees with leaves in the background.
I also felt like the sunset in the picture on the right is worthy of a snapshot, because of the way it shines through the tree. Again, with the tree and the fire hydrant creating two different shadows, I think there's room to play with these effects on stage.
Whoa look at that intense sunset amber on the side of the building! I love when the cool blue/white of the sun changes temperature the lower the angle gets and the more atmosphere is in the air! (they say the red pretty sunsets are actually more smog than anything else!) but dang that's pretty! Really great long intense shadows cast from that setting sun, very theatrical in nature! Great commentary and eye for light!
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