A drop of water in the residual light of dusk.
This photograph was inspired by the observation that many photographers find it hard to find inspiration when the light fades to the point of disappearing.
In photography we talk about low light, but as a painter I talk about chiaroscuro, even if in this case the light is very weak. The image is based on the geometry represented by the crossing of two plants that intersect in the foreground and background. On each blade of grass there are two drops of water illuminated by a cold residual light. An atmosphere that would certainly not have escaped the painter Bernard Buffet (for those interested in artistic painting).
Painter, musician, instrument maker, photographer for over 50 years
Traditional technical photography, 100% manual, no software retouching except low percentage contrast. Photographic criteria derived from artistic painting. In short, I photograph as I paint, in other words, the first consideration is the background..
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