What do we see? In my Viscom1 lecture this week I spoke about lighting. I mentioned to the first years that how even though light is the essence of photography (writing with light) one should also make a visual note of what happens with the 'after effects' of how and where light falls iow look at shadows and reflections|snoitcelfer.

Mbuso

I wanted to share an image sent by first year Mbuso_his image and email has inspired this blog post. This is what M wrote: "Your reflection pic really inspired me, so i work up this morning and shot mine, then went to photoshop and worked on it a lil..."

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some thoughts on what
shadows and reflections
may suggest --->

(MAC DICTIONARY)

shadow

a dark area or shape produced by a body/object coming between rays of light and a surface
silhouette, outline, shape, contour, profile
reference to proximity (nearness in space time or relationships)
ominous (foreboding/something bad might happen) oppressiveness_threat
can suggest sadness and gloom_ twilight, shade, murkiness
reference to something insubstantial or fleeting
reference to a position of inferiority or obscurity
the slightest trace of something _crumb, scrap
a weak or inferior remnant (left over) version of something
an inseparable attendant or companion (faithful shadow) _ alter ego, second self, close friend OR enemy
a person secretly following and observing another
a person who accompanies someone in their daily activities at work in order to gain experience at or insight into a job.

liza 2008

lauren 2010

chillies 2010

reflections

the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it_ casting
a thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else_ mirror, likeness
serious thought_ belief, feeling,
consideration_ comment, observation
an idea about something_ impression, conclusion