SHAPES - LINES

Backlighting 08

The image was taken from a lower angle to draw attention to the shadows. Backlighting the bridges brought out the silhouette of the beams as well as the fall leaf change behind the bridge. Exposure was a compromise with a little burnout on the wood. The vertical and horizontal lines of the beams were what initially caught my attention. Nikon D7100.

Backlighting 19

The bright colors and the siliouett of the ironwork made the image. I took the image dead on level and adjusted the window glass to get the reflection right. The window frame brought the image together. Taken in Venice with Nikon D300 on monopod.

Backlighting 10

The hay, shadows and standout of the ceiling timbers resulted from the background lighting. I thought the impact of the B&W was better than color. I like the lines moving in different directions in the image and the silhouette of the timbers.

Backlighting 11

As the sun rose the backlighting of the Cocoa beach pier with the lights still on made the image. The horizontal lines of the pier, clouds and wave add to the dramatic sunrise. I used a slow shutter speed to give movement to the waves.

Backlighting 13

The backlighting of the Lion of Venice with the sea gull on its head made this slightly different image. I used the buildings in the bottom of the image to anchor and give the image place. Just enough exposure to bring out some detail but still have the feeling of a silhouette. The image was taken in the early morning. I had to find an adjacent building, across the square, where I could have an almost straight on view for the correct point of view. Nikon D300

Backlighting 14

The backlighting of the Saint Theodore of Venice and a slight upward point of view created the grandeur of this statue. I had to move around to include the pink glass lanterns in the early morning light that anchor and give the image place. Just enough exposure to bring out some detail but still have the feeling of a silhouette. Nikon D300

Backlighting 16

I wanted to backlight the stone to show off all the facets. I use aluminum foil for the backlighting surface to create the look. I like the reflection that gave it an extra touch. The stone and facets created their own silhouettes.

Framing 01

The arch made the perfect frame for the arches again in the background. I like the play between the verticals and curves in the image. The point of view from the side invited the viewer to enter the image from the left to the right.

Sidward Beer 01