Thursday, April 11, 2013

Without Light There is no Shadow...

Bonnie's challenge this week over at Photo Art Friday is 'shadows and/or light' so I had to use an image which I had taken a couple of summers ago.  I had been out walking the dog in the late evening (although I'm not sure where Casey is...?) and my long shadow just caught my attention.  Thank goodness for iPhones!

 Here are the components I used:

         Original image        PDPA-Antique Farewell        PDPA-Gauze Sheers                 PDPA-Ma Belle 2











This next image is of an African Hammerkopf that I shot while visiting the Toronto zoo back in October.  This is straight out of the camera.  I just love the light and shadow in this shot and knew it didn't need anything else.

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30 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    great picture of the Hammerkopf

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks Margaret. I must say I'm thrilled with it!

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  2. MiriamApril 11, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Both fabulous, The bird is amazing though and no, nothing else needed.

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 10:16 PM

      Thanks Miriam. It's a beautiful bird...so glad I saw it in such a perfect light!

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  3. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    just love your collage!

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 10:17 PM

      Thank you Ewa. I like it so much I've decided to use it for inspiration in an art quilt.

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  4. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Great thing you looked DOWN to see your shadow! And the photo of Hammerkopf is beautiful. Great shadow-play!

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 10:18 PM

      Thanks Jan, but as it turned out the shadow stretched so far in front of me that I didn't have to look down at all! :o)

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  5. DeborahApril 11, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    the shadows are fun, but the African Hammerkopf is beyond fantastic!

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 10:21 PM

      Thanks Deborah. It's a beautiful bird and I was so lucky to have the light just so!

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  6. JeanneApril 11, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Gorgeous shot and lighting of that wonderful bird! The light and shadows are just perfect... and you are right , It did not need any processing! Love how you made 3 shadows out of your photo. Think that shadow selves are so interesting!

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 10:22 PM

      Thanks Jeanne. It's wonderful when you are able to have the most beautiful subject in the perfect light...

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  7. JeanneApril 11, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Oh, and i joined your follower group! Thought that i had done it a long time ago, but , here i am now

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  8. AnonymousApril 11, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Stunning photography creations ~ Love the hammerkopf ~ what a species ~ intriquing gem of nature ~ ^_^

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 11, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks. It's such a beautiful bird and I was so thrilled with the way the light fell on it...

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  9. Linda GibbonsApril 12, 2013 at 6:39 AM

    It's really a terrific photo, and doesn't need a thing--except maybe a frame and a spot on a gallery wall! Your Shadow piece is great fun, I love whatyou did with the text.

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 12, 2013 at 10:52 AM

      Thank you Linda. I hope you have a great weekend.

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  10. The Artful DivaApril 12, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Lovely composition - love the repetition of the shadows in the first shot! (Oh, grandma, what long legs you have!)

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

      Thanks Pat. LOL Watch out for the big bad wolf. Have a great weekend!

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  11. IdaApril 13, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Wow you look very tall in that shadow shot and it's so creative.
    Love the shot of the bird and you were right it needs nothing more.

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 13, 2013 at 3:08 PM

      Thanks Ida. Actually, I am tall, but not that tall!

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  12. Andrea @ From The SolApril 13, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Contrasting versions of the same prompt ... shows what bredth you have in your artistic approach. Both pictures are awesome. I love the bird, because I love birds and you certainly caught him in a good light.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 13, 2013 at 3:09 PM

      Thanks Andrea. I wish we always had such perfect light!

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  13. Currie SilverApril 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    wonderlicious and extraordinarily YOU!! I love the 3 versions and the fun they invite into my brain!!
    the bird is, well, exquisite!!
    xoxo

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  14. NatureFootstepApril 14, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    this is an image well suited for my NF Abstract meme. If you want to check it out.

    http://nfmemes.blogspot.com/

    my PAF: http://nfbild2.blogspot.se/2013/04/shadow-lady.html

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  15. ElectraApril 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, these are both spectacular!! The detail on the second one is amazing!

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    1. Linda KittmerApril 16, 2013 at 7:33 PM

      Thank you Electra. It's a beautiful bird and I was so lucky to have such fabulous light!

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