Natural Light — Image Comments

Interesting storyline with the subject on the beach

I like how the subject is framed between the two big rocks. The b&w suits the 'solitary' feeling in this image.

I like the framing of the rocks.  Using black and white really brings out the texture of them

Wonderful image of natural light.  Great frame and my eyes are drawn to the person in the middle of the rocks.  Beautiful that it is in black and white.

The sense of depth in this photo is excellent.

This is a unique take on the theme, illustrating the use of that soft, misty light.  Lovely textures, a clinic on using the full tonal range, and a nice intimate composition.

Very nice panoramic view of the Alouette

Great colours and leading lines! An unusual point of view.

Wonderful leading lines and layers of colour.  Great composition.

The fields are looking good, very nice converging lines! Is this shot taken with a drone?

Great leadiing lines drawing my eyes all the way to the snow mountains. Like the colour tone too.

A powerful use of leading lines.  Wonderful rich textures.  And, an excellent illustration of how rich colours can be under that soft, cloudy light.

Great subject matter, humourous setting, nice balance with the mirrored structures

A fun photo and great title.

I love this capture.  Beautifully framed with the tree on one side and the mountain on the other side.  Creates lovely shadows.  Well done.

Instant point for making me chuckle!  Extrodinarily crunchy texture.  Nice exposure.  Fun.

Intriguing abstract shape framing the water and wave action

It's very dramatic! I like the jagged edges of the rock framing the ocean.

A study in the power of contrast.  The interesting framing creating an engaging shape that attracts the eye.

Very nice outline of Africa. This is a magical place! 

Lovely panorama. Pleasing variations in tonal contrasts and the various greens and browns

Beautiful pastoral photo.  I had to look up Steptoe Butte!

Wonderful capture of the shade on the rolling hills and  vast landscape.  Looks like a painting.

There's so many excellent photo compositions in this area! You've come home with an outstanding capture!

A very peaceful image. Nice composition and colour tone. Something you can definitely hang on the wall.

That dappled light that one imagines rolling across the landscape is perfect for the natural light theme.  Lovely sense of vastness and distance.  And yet, in the foreground we are rewarded with line and texture.  Lovely image.

Nice capture of a warm sentiment.

I can see the natural light aspect of the photo, but I am distracted by the slant of the bench and path.

A well suited title for the image...I can feel the warmth. Like how the light gently cast the shadows of the vase and bench.

Very pretty dappled light.  The shadow under the bench adds interest.  A poignant subject.

An interesting frame within a frame, variation of textures and almost monochromatic colour scheme

The brightness of the sunshine is set off nicely against the tonal quality of the image.

A lovely pool of light framed by that lovely keyhole archway.  Rich, warm colour palette is very evocative.

Beautiful keyhole arch and nice, bright light to lead the eye through the arch! 

Nice classical composition using *rule of thirds* technically well executed

I love the simple pleasure this invokes of the feeling of the sun on your face!  Lovely colours with the focus on the main subject.

Such a wonderful capture!  The layered colours of the tulips and the beautiful smile of this woman absorbing the beauty around her.  You can almost feel the warmth of the sun.  Great Image.  

This photo puts a smile to my face! Morning light, colourful tulips and a pretty girl!!! They all add up to an exceptional photo!

This photo beautifully captures the theme of natural light.

A very happy image. The lady looks like she is enjoying the sunlight on her face. Beautiful background to support her cheerful smile. Nicely done!

Interesting, meditative composition technically well executed

Good title!  Perfect for the theme of Natural light.

Great image of the sun and natural light coming through the trees and creating this tree to light up.  Beautiful.

Who doesn't love art deco? Technically well executed, capturing the range of tonality and colour of the copper decoration.

I love how the sun on this building is creating shadows on this image.  Sun and shadee.  Great frame and composition.

Beautiful texture and detail captured in this mottled natural light.

Very nice shadows on this iconic entranceway!! Well done!!!

The complimentray diagonals of the Arbutus branches make a very pleasing composition.

I love how you captured the sun lighting up this beautiful arbutus tree.  Great leading lines.  Great composition.

An interesting composition, with the frame filled by the beautiful arbutus.  The shape is very appealing.

The diagonal lines of the furniture and architecture and the fade to white all encourage the viewers gaze to settle on the subjects and the motto on the wall. 

I like the message on the wall!  I wasn't sure how it fits the theme of Natural light?

Wonderful natural light filtering through this coffee shop.  Great composition, two people in conversation with the chairs and tables surrounding them.  Beautiful!

The over-exposure effect to highlight what would have been a darker corner of the scene is a strong technique.

I'm completely in love with your "high key" exposures.  You have kept the key detail sharp and contrasty while letting the rest go soft to create an intimate setting for the subject and a sense of mystery in the scene.  Would love a workshop.

This unique high key image with bright lighting and no shadows has a light, positive and airy feel.  The addition of   colour  really highlights  the subjects which are the two women engaged in conversation. Well done.

The blown highlights really work for this shot, directing our attention to the two friends!!

Interesting lines and texture leading up to the flare.

Very dramatic and suites the theme perfectly! 

I love how you captured the sunburst of the sun reflecting off the ruins.  Great natural light coming through the openings and the stairwell.  Wonderful image.

A lovely example of using light to create drama.  Just enough light on the front of the wall to bring out the textures.  The light behind lends depth and draws attention to the stairs, which really suggest a story.  The starburst on the corner lends more drama.  Very nice work.

The contrast between the architecural and subject's style creates an interesting story line for the viewer. The light is mostly from the ouside edge to the center

A moodyimage and makes use of Natural light to emphasize the feeling.  I wonder what the woman is looking at.

Lovely how the natural light is coming through the window and creating shadows in the room.  Great image of the woman looking out.  Well done.

Absolutely terrific image! Love your treatment, the haze over the window, the mysterious figure, it all adds up to a fine art photograph!

Nice composition and good use of light, creating a nostalgic look.

A composition that suggests a story.  Lovely use of the falling-off light to create a shadow frame, and a sense of intimacy around the subject.  that the light in the windows is blown out matters not at all.  We are free to fill in the scene with whatever our imaginations desire.  Wonderful detail of the textures on the walls.  A very fine image.

This wonderful dramatic low key high contrast image has a wide tonal range with shadows that creatively conceal and reveal details such as  in the stone flooring and walls.  The photo has depth, and the  woman in the photo is important as it adds interest and tells a story. 

Wonderful capture.  I like how the sun creates the shade on the trees.  Great Composition.

A very nice use of sidelight to seperate the trees from each other and to highlight their textured bark.

Strong sense of place; technically well executed

A strikingly simple composition. Well done.

Nice composition, having the cute little white house sitting on the side (rule of thirds) The clouds in the beauriful blue sky compliments the whole image. For some reason, this photo reminds me of the movie 'Up'. Very cute.

The quiet composition, and simple colour palette are very appealing.  Nice control of the exposure on the house - bright enough to be a strong subject, yet not so bright that you can't enjoy the details.

Unique perspective

Lots of Natural light to spread around here!  I'm curious where it's shot from.

A showstopper IMO. Wonderfully unique wide angle view of New West.  Good depth of field, colour and contrast with great detail and sharpness front to back. 

Great image of the buildings and bridge.  You can definitely see lots of shade and sun.  I like the frame of the water surrounding the land.

Props for the local subject.  Drone shot?  If not, I can't imagine where you were floating.  The hard light lends strong shadows which highlight detail and seperate the buildings from each other.

Interesting perspective; technically well executed.

Great image of sunlight and shade on the statue.  I love the clouds in the background.

Good title.  Nice control of the exposure, shooting up into the bright sky..The strong light is coming from a direction that enhances the details of the sculpture.  Very nice.

Interesting collage of elements; the unusal perspective lines make the viewer work to sort out the context.

Great image. I like the reflection of the clouds on the window and the light and shade.

A charming subject.  Well seen

Interesting contrast between old and new growth.

Great play of light against the dark and in the detail!  

Great image. I love how the light illuminates the plant.

An interesting use of sidelight to highlight the textures of the "old" growth and to make the colour of the new growth really pop.

Interesting panorama and reflections of clouds on the water

Great capture. I love how the setting sun is peaking through the dark clouds. Well done.

A great sense of the drama of the vast scene.  The silhouette of the ship in the bright steak of light is an interesting focal point.

It's all about the storeyline. One that any pet owner can relate to.

Wonderful capture. The light illuminates the man and the dog. The image resembles a painting. 

Beautiful composition and very effective use of early morning light.

Props for making me chuckle.  A fun subject, really well  composed.  The light lends a sense of a warm afternoon that enhances the story.  Very appealing.

Great character portrait, good technical execution showing texture in shirt collar and whiskers

The Natural light really shows up the detail and texture in the beard and clothing. Very nice image.

I love how this is in black and white. Great capture of the shadows on his face.

A very strong and intimate portrait.  A strong expression, and great eye contact with the camera.  The light brings out the details of his beard and the texture of his hat.  The shadows on the had add interest, and the shadows on the face add depth and a bit of mystery.

Arresting documentry image, that reflects the spirit of the Burning Man event. The wicker statue adds the necessary context. Very good technical execution.

Perfect title for both the man and the "Burning Man" event!  I hope he had sunscreen!

I like that this is in black and white and how the sun is reflected on his sunglasses.  It definitely shows sun and shade.  

Yikes, I can almost smell the burning flesh; better call 911!!!

This has so many things to enjoy.  The figure is perfectly posed for a story about light.  The light is highlighting his body beautifully, and with the head lifted we have the face, surrounded by the dark brim of the hat.  Perfect.  The deep depth of field lets us get a sense of the location and interest in the background, including the other bikes.  It is strong enough to balance the very strong subject in the foreground

This compelling black and white image is terrific composition which has very good contrast,  tonal range, lighting and a terrific subject.  This was a excellent capture as the subject is pefectly at ease sunbathing au naturele looking upwards and turning away from the camera. The subject is perfectly placed on the left allowing the viewer to see the captivating structure in the background.  Very good depth of field as the photo is tack sharp front to back. The reflection of the sun in the mans sunglasses is an added bonus.

Strong colour well framed by the silhouette building and trees makes an eye catching image

Great capture of the light of the sunset against the silhouette of the building. Wonderful colours and light.

Gorgeous colours in the sky! The column of balconies make a strong visual statement!

Beautiful colour palate.

That sihouette is a great subject to put in front of that lovely sky.  It makes the image more intereseting than just another sunset shot.  Nice crisp details.  Nicely done.

Good color, good clarity.

I love the contrast of colours against the white background.  

Nice even lighting on the flowers. You've brought out the lovely colours and textures.

Interesting subject, nice internal framing with a dark side and a light side.

Great composition and framing.  Love the stormy clouds while the sun is setting.

It looks like a thunderstorm is on the horizon; how fortunate to have that beautiful coloured sky in behind!

An interesting use of a window to frame that lovely textured scene and light.  The warm light along the left edge of the window makes the frame even more interesting.

Eye catching subject, very good technical execution

Great image of this colourful grasshopper.  Love how the sun is creating the shadow of this critter onto the rocks.

Wow!  Tremendous colours and textures in this.  The bright light makes the shadow under the grasshopper a part of the story, and it works well to seperate the insect from the rock.  Works great.

Interplay of light and shadow, provides a narrative storeyline

A perfect title for this theme.  I love the contrast with the sun and shade.  Great leading lines and framing.

A lovely study of backlit greenery, anchored with our tiny subject for scale and story.

Wonderful capture.  I love the sun dappling through the trees and onto the  front yard of this lovely home.

Wow, that's a beautiful estate! Full sunshine on the house draws the eye from the dappled lawn to the house!! Great work on your thoughtful composition!

Love the study of light and shadow on the lawn in front of the house, that seems to lead the eye into the image.  The house appears in a pool of light that keeps it a strong subject .  Nice long DOF keeping everything in focus.  A very successful image.