Shadow Play

I am embarrassed to admit that I watch "America's Next Top Model" from time to time. The photography can be quite interesting and creative, which makes the endless catfights and combined contestant IQ of 150 bearable. Last night, they used an interesting effect - shadow play. They used various props, such as a wicker chair or screen, which they held above the model in such a way that the pattern would paint her face and body. It created captivating images with very interesting lines and patterns, yet they would not detract from the image by making it too busy.

As I woke up this morning, the sun was shining into my living room and the blinds were drawing lines on the walls and plants around my apartment. I pulled out my camera and took my own shadow play shot. Definitely a technique I will try to master during my project 365 that I am planning to start on June 1st.