Trying different angles while taking pictures is something I enjoy, especially when I can play with light and shadows. This time, I tried still life photography with a modern kerosene lamp. As you may know it is an object used in the old times when there was no electricity. Nowadays, it is just a candid decorative object. The shape of the lamp, the way it catches light, and the transparency of the glass made it interesting for me to capture it in different shades.
The lamp was sitting on a table in the balcony and there was a strong sun lighting the city. I had the chance to take photos in different lighting conditions by adjusting exposure. Some photos have high contrast, where the glass shines bright against a dark background. In some, the lamp is soft and gentle, blending into the murky world. Because of the heat, the vapor of the liquid provided water drops on the glass which added more depth, making the light break in different ways. I liked how the transparency of the lamp played with the reflections, creating layers inside the image. I realized that in the end they turned out to be low key photos except the first one above.
I think still life photography needs patience, since I like to play with little details I believe I have this capacity. I spent time adjusting the angle, moving the lamp, and changing the background to see how the light reacts. I believe the gradients created with grey tones in these images, give a quiet, calm yet dynamic feel.
For me, the best part of this experience was how it made me observe small details. The way shadows form, how a little movement can change the reflection, and how the transparency of glass creates different effects. It is a simple object, but through photography a good one to study.
Spending time with this project was enjoyable. Here below are the rest of the shots.
All the best...
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