Light & Shadow – Illumination Through An Artist’s Eyes

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First Light: Sun-drenched Datura

The WordPress photo challenge for this week is Illumination.    The above datura illustrates the dramatic effect of early-morning light.   The image below shows the opposite view, which also captures a golden beam of light while the rest of the landscape awaits its turn.

We often associate illumination with man-made objects like ethereal church windows or dreamy night-time settings. Artists often seek the sun’s dramatic light, which creates shadows that are just as important as the light.