After dinner I felt like going for a short walk to help with digestion and hopefully get some better sleep tonight. It feels like a nicer way to end the day instead of sinking into the couch and scrolling or watching TV. I am pretty sure my doctor would vote for the walking option, so that is another good reason to stick with this habit.
To make the walk more interesting, I brought my camera along. I played again with low ambient light paired with a strong spotlight shining through the leaves. This simple setup creates a dramatic contrast that I really enjoy. The bright parts almost glow while the shadows stay deep and dark, revealing all the tiny veins and textures on the leaves.
For this set I focused on different kinds of leaves and how they react to the light. Some look soft and delicate, others appear tougher and a bit worn out, but all of them become more expressive in black and white. The shapes and lines take center stage when there is no color to distract the eye.
I arranged the photos in a window-frame layout once more because I like how it tells a mini story on a single page. Each frame shows a slightly different mood, yet they all share the same light and contrast. It feels like looking out of four small windows into the same quiet night.
”To see in color is a delight for the eye, but to see in black and white is delight for the soul.”
~ Andri Cauldwell
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