Wednesday, August 6, 2014

L/Alphabe-Thursday

Light and shadows on the shores of Lake Simcoe

L is for LIGHT

Photographers try to control and manipulate light. For sure, some types of light tempt me to take photos more than others.

 Early morning light

Golden morning light is something I love. Unfortunately, you do have to get up early -especially in summer - to capture early morning sunlight.

Back lighting shining through this mandevilla plant

Evening light

And I also love late afternoon/evening light.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE 

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55 comments:

  1. The CrankyAugust 6, 2014 at 5:56 AM

    I love the play of light on the land... beautiful, beautiful captures. =)

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  2. Hootin AnniAugust 6, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Gorgeous...each and every photo share!

    And I loved your three birds for WBW post below this one.

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  3. AnvilcloudAugust 6, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    You are sure right about the golden hours -- both early and late -- are the best times for photos.

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  4. JudyAugust 6, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    I love the shadows on the rock, in the first image, but my favourite of them all is the last one, the setting sun and the barn!!

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  5. ShammickiteAugust 6, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I could never get up early enough to catch the morning light. You have done a superb job with the light in these photos.

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  6. William KendallAugust 6, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Splendid examples of light here. I love that evening shot.

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  7. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 6, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful shots of early and evening light EG. The hardest light is midday don't you think, especially in summer.. so harsh.

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 6, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    l for lovely. :)

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  9. Jenn JilksAugust 6, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    It's fun getting up in the a.m., unfortunately, the bugs are bad, too!
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  10. Small City ScenesAugust 6, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Beautiful shots of good examples of different light.
    We have fog this morning. I took the dog for a walk at 6:30 and all I got was a Mosquito bite. MB

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  11. Jenn JilksAugust 6, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    I love the early morning, ;cept the bugs do, too!

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  12. Linda W.August 6, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I love early morning light. Nice shot of the barn.

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  13. HalcyonAugust 6, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    You picked some nice examples of light. I also like the golden early light but not the getting up part! :)

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  14. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 6, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Morning light always alludes me. I lie in bed thinking about this problem but cannot figure out why.

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  15. Pamela GordonAugust 6, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    These are all such beautiful photos and examples of different kinds of lighting. I really like the last photo of the barn with the sun either setting or rising.

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  16. MadSnapperAugust 6, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    that golden morning light is my favorite light of all. each morning i stand with coffee in hand and stare up at the trees to the west because the sun coming up in the east is slowly painting all things it touches. this photo looks like you used my crayons on it. beautiful

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  17. VagabondeAugust 6, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    You show beautiful examples of light – my favorite is Evening Light; it has beautiful colors. I find it hard to take photographs in hard noon-day lights, it is tricky.

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  18. RedPatAugust 6, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I rarely see early morning light, EG! ;-)

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  19. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 6, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    A very painterly quality to the light in all of these but particularly that first shot.

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  20. UnknownAugust 6, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    I love the photo of the golden morninglight. Fantastic building.

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  21. 21 WitsAugust 6, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Morning, noon or evening, your world is lovely!

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  22. MarleenAugust 6, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    I'm a morning person, and I love the light in your 'morning' picture! Those colours are amazing.

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  23. cieldequimperAugust 6, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    You've captured so many different ones here and they change every day so you could go on, and on!

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  24. Elizabeth EdwardsAugust 6, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    i love both of the barn shots. they are just too gorgeous!! nice ones, my friend. glad you shared. ( :

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  25. Ginny HartzlerAugust 6, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    The second picture of the barn in early morning is my favorite. It is wonderful!!! The light is so beautiful.

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  26. Pam Beers.August 6, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    The barn shots with the two different types of lighting is fascinating. Light plays such an important and dramatic role for artists and photographers. Beautiful photos...as usual.

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  27. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 6, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    That gold morning light is gorgeous!

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  28. Gail DixonAugust 6, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    The barn shots are particularly nice. The first one is glowing and the second barn image gives such a peaceful feeling.

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  29. eileeninmdAugust 6, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    Lovely images. I agree with the others, the barn shots are wonderful.

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  30. LowellAugust 6, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    It's always about the light. Ken Rockwell, photographer extraordinaire, says you get up before sunrise and then nap during the day so you could go back out to photograph as evening sets in. I agree, but generally am too lazy so have to deal with too bright sun and too much contrast! :)

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  31. DeniseinVAAugust 6, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Perfect lighting and perfect photos. I love the shadow of the leaves on the rock.

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  32. StephanieAugust 6, 2014 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful images!

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  33. KayAugust 6, 2014 at 9:43 PM

    Great examples of beautiful lighting. I love your morning and evening shots especially; the light is just right and the scenes are gorgeous. I'm among those who can't seem to "do" mornings.

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  34. Krishna/കൃഷ്ണAugust 7, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful photos

    thanks

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  35. AnonymousAugust 7, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    Wonderful shots!

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  36. IndraniAugust 7, 2014 at 3:52 AM

    Beautiful subjects for the theme. Very well framed.

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  37. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 7, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    love the glow of the barn.

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  38. LmkazmierczakAugust 7, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Timing is everything...photographers are either very patient, or lucky♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/looking-up/

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  39. carol l mckennaAugust 7, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Gorgeous photography and love the L choice ~ Light ~

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  40. fredamansAugust 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Lovely blossom, and love the lighting shots!

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  41. Rocky Mountain WomanAugust 7, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Lovely "L" posts - I too am fascinated by light and chase after it with my camera every chance I get...

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  42. Susan AndersonAugust 7, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Gorgeous shots of so many kinds of light. You always seem to capture difficult things well.

    =)

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  43. BarbAugust 7, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Count me in for that evening light.

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  44. DebbieAugust 7, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    WoW, gorgeous light!!!!

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  45. GranthamLynnAugust 7, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Beautiful captures. Perfect for the topic!

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  46. RoseAugust 7, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    I so love these! I could not begin to choose which I like best.

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  47. AnonymousAugust 7, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    You're a master at perfect shots...a nice tutorial for me as a rank amateur .

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  48. JennyAugust 7, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Wonderful shots as always, especially the second and last one. I think the last one is my favourite :)

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  49. BettyAugust 7, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    You certainly know about light because you have taken some beautiful photos.

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  50. Dominique GohAugust 8, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    Interesting play on light. The type of lighting really does affect the composition of the picture taken. Nice shots!!!

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  51. JudieAugust 8, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    what wonderful light in these photos. You have such a gift for photography. Do you sell prints? By the way, my dermatologist was a very good friend, so he felt comfortable telling me that I was old. He's even older!!

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  52. Splendid Little StarsAugust 9, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    light! lovely light!
    I do love backlit flora. and sunsets. I'm seldom out in early morning. The first photo is wonderful!

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  53. AnonymousAugust 13, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Photography really is all about the light. I personally love the evening golden light, so I don't have to get up early.

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  54. Sandra @ Sandra's ArkAugust 13, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Interesting how that first shot almost gives a 3D effect.

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  55. JennyAugust 17, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely light!

    I especially like the backlit flower capture!

    Thanks for linking to the letter L.

    A+

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