Monday, September 17, 2007

Light



My favorite time of day for taking photos is late afternoon. I think shadows are at their very best right before twilight begins to creep in. Morning shadows can be fun to work with, but I believe the sun tends to be too bright for my tastes-- not too mention the morning hours are often reserved for two things-- sleeping and large mugs of coffee. There is something relaxing and nostalgic about afternoon light that I find inspiring.

This specific photo was captured as I was staring up at the ceiling of my apartment around 4 PM, watching the flashes of light explode on my walls as cars passed by. I noticed the trees outside, which are usually home to the squirrels that sit on my windowsill, were swaying back and forth, creating this beautiful lace texture on my ceiling.