Week 2 - Michael Diaz - Glowing Foliage

 

            

    I took this picture early this week, as I was walking back home after rehearsal. It caught my attention as, the color of the greenery was vibrant. From far away, as I walked up to this spot, it looked like a gradient effect as the foliage got darker, where the light was not hitting it. This lighting pool was achieved because an LED lamp post that was to the side of this foliage plot, lit the plants up.

    Something about the way the light was hitting the rim of each leaf was enchanting. The light source was giving them a sort of glow and making them appear a more vivid green. They almost looked artificial, but of course they were all real. I had to stop and appreciate the view of this lighted greenery. I love the outdoors and nature. I enjoy hiking so I've seen this type of stroke on foliage before, but naturally with the sun. It was interesting to me how this same effect was achieved with an artificial light source. While it translates the same onto the subject, it stands out more since it was night time. It gave it that lively, romantic touch. Funny how also the environment lighting can affect and change the overall look (day/night).