(Day 292) - B is for Backlight (and Black & White)!

Today decided to kill two techniques with one stone!

Usually backlighting, or a light source behind the subject, is used to create impressive silhouettes but it also does a great job illuminating transparent subjects. Oftentimes, I like to use the light from my bedroom window and the blinds to create interesting light and patterns.

In addition, I don't do very many black and white photos, but in this case, it really helped the eyes to focus on the patterns in the photo which is what I was going for. ◕‿◕

[katy]

FAV! What an excellent image, Chris!

[Annie D]

fabulous

[Ali P]

Another Fav Mr J!

[Debs Stott]

great tag and I agree about the b&w. I like how the blinds are shown in miniature in the marbles.

[Francoise]

So does that count as "refraction" as well?

[Julie Ryan]

very interested, nice shot!

[Lynne]

Very creative and interesting shot.

[Caroline]

Fantastic shot!!! Despite your tag I'm happy you chose to post them in b&w! :) This is soooo beautiful, I love this.

[Chris Johnson]

@francoise - Yes, you're right. It definitely counts as refraction, which is such a fun technique as well!

[Chris Johnson]

@dibzgreasley @kerosene - Haha didn't think anyone would catch the tags but glad you did! Thanks so much! I love the way window blinds add neat patterns and perspective, Debs! I happy I did it in b&w too, Caroline!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Very cool refractions you've caught here.