Because you don’t notice the light without a bit of shadow. Everything has both dark and light. You have to play with it till you get it exactly right.
Libba Bray
Here’s an interesting quote to mull over. See whether or not you agree…
“I’d rather my images be strong because they’re strong in lines, light, moments, not because people are just seduced by the colours.”
David Duchemin
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boy do I agree with David Duchemin’s quote – yesiree. Love that second image a great deal!
That quote perfectly describes your gorgeous photos! You are a master of finding these things.
Really wonderful images, Sherry.
I especially like the second one.
I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend.
Nice shots, Sherry. I do really like the second one!
Wonderful shadows and love the black and white. I particularly like black and white portraits.
Have a great weekend…
Interesting and very powerful abstracts, Sherry. Colour can carry us away and I have to admit that I am rather seduced by colour in images. Having said that, black and white can be very powerful and I tend to really like it in street photography.
Have a lovely weekend. It’s going to be stormy here!
I love the quote…yes, a good one to ponder. David comes to my mail box whenever he posts…most of his stuff is quite good…
Your photo’s are so unique and very different from each other…it would be difficult to pick which one I like better…but there is a softness to the top one that catches my eye…
Speaking of eye’s ….you have a good one..
Enjoy your weekend Sherry.