This is another pitcher, though it is not an antique, which belonged to my beloved mother. I am using it to practice the low key technique. A lot of grain but I'm somewhat pleased with it.
@elainelk Thank you, Elaine. I will quote Graeme Stevens, @graemestevens who hosted the low key challenge:
Explanation: A low-key image is one that contains predominantly dark tones and colours. Like high-key images, they convey atmosphere and mood. But where a high-key image feels airy and light, a low-key is usually dramatic and full of mystery. And where high-key lighting over-lights the subject to reduce contrast, low-key lighting creates striking contrasts through reduced lighting. Shadows are now the primary element of the composition.
As I have learned, it is not easy to do but when it's done well it can be very beautiful and dramatic. You can google it to learn more.
@April16 Thank you for the explanation, @April16 and @Graeme Stevens! It is beautiful. I used to take b&w on film and learned to develop it in an actual darkroom. Always loved what you could do with it.
July 28th, 2014
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Explanation: A low-key image is one that contains predominantly dark tones and colours. Like high-key images, they convey atmosphere and mood. But where a high-key image feels airy and light, a low-key is usually dramatic and full of mystery. And where high-key lighting over-lights the subject to reduce contrast, low-key lighting creates striking contrasts through reduced lighting. Shadows are now the primary element of the composition.
As I have learned, it is not easy to do but when it's done well it can be very beautiful and dramatic. You can google it to learn more.