Vocabulary
Questions/Answers
1. Why are shadows an integral parts of contrast?
Shadows create tonal contrast in a photo, creating an attention grabbing photo. Tonal contrast cannot occur without shadows.
2. How can shadows add to focus?
Shadows eliminate the parts of the photo that are not important, drawing your attention to the focal point of the image.
3. How can shadows direct the attention of the viewer?
Shadows create and have shape, which draws the viewer's attention to the shadow or the subject.
4.How can a long shadow reveal form?
A long shadow reveals form by showing the irregularities of the subject.
5.What is the best angle of light to show texture?
The best angle of light to show texture is a low angle, like the sun on the horizon.
Shadows create tonal contrast in a photo, creating an attention grabbing photo. Tonal contrast cannot occur without shadows.
2. How can shadows add to focus?
Shadows eliminate the parts of the photo that are not important, drawing your attention to the focal point of the image.
3. How can shadows direct the attention of the viewer?
Shadows create and have shape, which draws the viewer's attention to the shadow or the subject.
4.How can a long shadow reveal form?
A long shadow reveals form by showing the irregularities of the subject.
5.What is the best angle of light to show texture?
The best angle of light to show texture is a low angle, like the sun on the horizon.