Light: Activity 1

Examples of Subjects Lit by Hard Light

   Hard lighting is used in this picture of Christopher Walken and the effects created are that of harshness and reality. The wrinkles in his face are accentuated as is the slight stubble on his upper lip. The raised right side of his lip disrupts the symmetry in his face which creates a rugged atmosphere for the picture.
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   Hard lighting in this picture is used to accentuate the woman's cheekbones as well as the lines of her leather jacket. It takes on a crisp yet rugged feel and outlines her features with sharp contrast from her face and her jacket. Every line is clean and flowing which guides the eye throughout the image.

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Examples of Subjects Lit by Soft Light

 

 Soft lighting is used in this image to show the silkiness of the baby's skin as well as to create a playful atmosphere. Soft lighting doesn't wash out the background or the hood or blanket on top of the baby's head which allows for clear but not crisp detail.
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    Soft lighting is used in this image to crate contrast between the cat and the background. It allows for the cat's eye to be focused and clear while the rest of the cat is either shadowed or blurred which brings the attention to the eye. The image feels almost playful but has an undertone of seriousness.

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