Feb
5
2010
Notice a shadow
Author: Nathalie St-Pierre Roths
When we think of shadows, we think of the subtle shadings caused by light. When kids think of shadows, they think of their second selves – the friend who walks with them every now and then. Memorialize this childhood pal in your photos with these tips:
- Shadow length depends on the height of the sun.
- “Hard” lighting – light from a concentrated source, such as the sun – forms the best shadows.
- Surface also affects the quality of the shadow; you’ll find a clearer outline on smooth pavement or sand than you will on grass.
Try to get the whole shadow in the image.
