I walked the dog today at the usual route in the countryside around the village. It is a scenery that I have repeatedly taken pictures of, almost in every possible way.
in every possible way?
Not really. This is only what I think till the next time comes and I see/shoot something different. And today it was one of those times, since I had a brand new concept in mind :)
Low-key photography is a genre of photography consisting of shooting dark-colored scenes by lowering or dimming the "key" or front light illuminating the scene (hence Low-key), and emphasizing natural[1] or artificial light[2] only on specific areas in the frame.[3] This photographic style is usually used to create a mysterious atmosphere, that only suggests various shapes, often graphic, letting the viewer experience the photograph through subjective interpretation and often implies painting objects or the human body with black non-toxic dyes or pigments.
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Why low key and why today?
Photo Quest for this week is Low Key Photography. Of course I do have in my archive a lot of pictures that qualify, most of them from my studio era, using models and atmospheric light. I wanted though to shoot something fresh and I also wanted to see if I can do it under broad daylight.Well the reason is that @qurator seems to be determined to break the record for out of the box contest themes! So the
And I think that the result does me justice. No need for fancy lighting equipment or sophisticated set ups. Just a white flower against a dark background will do the trick! Note that all those pictures are taken outside, in noon, without moving any plant from the spot that it grows!
I could have fooled me :)
And when I felt confident enough that I had the desired result, I let the rules go and enjoyed the awakening nature and the first signs of spring!
I often wonder when I take pictures during the dog's walk if he enjoys the extra time or if he just gets bored waiting for me to take all those pictures. An activity totally incomprehensible to him since it doesn't include neither sniffing nor licking :)
He does look a little bored in this picture, isn't he?
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I dont think he looks bored :)
Keep taking photos, we enjoy them a lot :)
Thanks a lot Katerina:)
I love those photos! Especially the daisy ones. I love photographs with the right amount of blur in front of the subjects, it kinda gives me a cinematic feel. :D Lol I bet my dog feels the same way too. Haha probably confused wtf we doing especially since I make him my model and he just sits there while I hold my camera in front of him. They adore us regardless :p
I am glad you like them!
Yes they adore us although they do have their special characteristics too. My previous dog loved to be photographed while this one can barely stand it. But he is so sweet that he bear with me and waits patiently for the torture to end :)Thank you @hiddenblade :)
I think he probably enjoys the extra time. 🙂 Just being out and about with his owner, whatever his owner may be doing.
I love taking photos in natural light without having to rearrange or move things. I will need to investigate this type of photography! 😃
Haha yes, anything but leaving him alone at home :)
It is not something particularly difficult. You just need to squint a bit and notice the light!
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Your photos are a feast for my eyes, I really like them. I particularly loved this one
Thank you very much Mary, I am glad to see you around:)
Very cool technique! And daisies already!
Actually it is just close observation of the light:)
And yes, spring is definitely on its way!
Nice, another photography technique. Great job. I really like the dark background it "highlights" the plant beautifully.
Yes I like it too. I am using it even unintentionally when the light is right.
I am glad you like them!Thank you very much @azamsohrabi :)