“Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.” – Walt Whitman
“Both light and shadow are the dance of Love.” – Rumi
“All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.” – Leo Tolstoy
If, in photography, we record light, it stands to reason that we must also be aware of the shadows. The contrast, the interplay, the dance between the two is what makes dynamic art. Of course this juxtaposition exists all around us all the time, a visual yin and yang. Such is the nature of our world. Sometimes it feels chaotic; sometimes it feels balanced and peaceful. Our challenge for this week is to embrace light and shadow. Patti gives us excellent examples in her post. Click HERE to view it.
No, I don’t know that person. That was taken at Skinner Butte park in Eugene, OR. They were about 20 feet from the base of the basalt columns. Thanks for visiting!
My son had liked rock climbing. Too scary for me and too hard! I did this one rock climb a long time ago with him at a quarry. You had to climb to get to the zip line. It was hard work and I did not find pleasure in it, even when I got to the top!
Yeah, I would not take on the anxiety of that activity willingly!
Lovely examples – your blog is always a place that makes me think!
Great examples. Well done.
Thanks, John!
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Thank you!
Beautiful take on this challenge. I love your first photo, very unique.
Thanks, Sofia!
You’re welcome.
Wonderful, Priscilla. Great quotes and images. I especially love the mountain climber.
Thanks, Patti! Great challenge, and so many dramatic photos shared. π
Oh yay β¦great light and shadows!
Thanks!
Is that person rock climbing someone you know? How far up were they from you? Interesting photos! Nice.
No, I don’t know that person. That was taken at Skinner Butte park in Eugene, OR. They were about 20 feet from the base of the basalt columns. Thanks for visiting!
My son had liked rock climbing. Too scary for me and too hard! I did this one rock climb a long time ago with him at a quarry. You had to climb to get to the zip line. It was hard work and I did not find pleasure in it, even when I got to the top!
Yeah, I would not take on the anxiety of that activity willingly!
Lovely examples – your blog is always a place that makes me think!
Thanks! I’m so glad!
Well done Priscilla – loved your closing thoughts especially, as well as the images that prove your point.
Thanks, Tina! π
Beautiful as always – and magic in your words.
Sweet praise; thank you!
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Great examples Priscilla!
Thanks, Anne! π