ASSIGNMENT 11
Shadows
ASSIGNMENT
Bright and sunny outside? Excellent! Grab that camera and go chase some shadows.
TECHNIQUE
When landscape photographers put the camera down, the street photographer will keep on shooting. Strong shadows are always welcome on the street. A high sun will cast strong shadows on the subject’s face. Morning or evening sun will create long shadows that often create a life of their own with a large shape that is almost removed from the original subject. Shadows from trees and buildings can also complement your composition with added elements of interest. But beware, the most common mistake when photographing long shadows is to inadvertently forget about your own shadow. Nothing will ruin a shot more than the photographer’s ...
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