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Earlier today in my last post I described how bokeh works; on the way home I got to put it into practice with some autumn leaves.
These images are also a good example of Chiaroscuro:
Chiaroscuro is the use of contrast between light and dark to emphasize and illuminate important figures in a painting or drawing. It was first introduced during the Renaissance. It was originally used while drawing on colored paper though it is now used in paintings and even cinema. It is very commonly seen in religious art, especially with the light emanating from the holy figure being painted. This process is used because it naturally draws the eye toward the focus point which the artist intends in a very natural way.
I want a copy of the first photo!
We can do that.
I feel a sense of meditation within this series! Well done.
Very cool. I am glad.
Thank you for your lessons! My knowledge of art has doubled this week.
I am very glad!