Trial at Low Key

This technique seems easier to achieve if you don't have to worry too much about what you're photographing!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

This is definitely more low-key to me. I always think of it as a low or dim light source on a dark or shadowed subject which results in less details but those that are showing are very distinct. So to me this fits the description. Good shot!

[Rob Z]

@olivetreeann Ahh - your explanation here makes lots of sense - thanks for that!! The light source is the problem in the other one! Many thanks!!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@robz Always glad to offer my humble opinion! haha I have a background in Fine Arts so my strengths go to that- the technical side- not so strong!

[Wendy Bowden]

Brilliant shot, textures & lines are brilliant

[Rob Z]

@wenbow Hi Wendy - thanks so much for your comments - this is Low Key concept is all new to me and it's nice to know that it's got these good features. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[Rob Z]

@olivetreeann Hi again Ann - have been trying to use some of your good feedback - looking back again I think one still has too much detail but I'm hopeful for the firework one. Thanks again for your ideas!! Cheers Rob