Have you ever been driving along and noticed how breathtakingly beautiful the light is outside? And you know it’s not going to last very long or be like that later in the day or the next day.
This light can be beautiful and subdued and moody – like on a stormy, wintery day. Or it could be glowing and flaring like a peeking sunrise or dying sunset.
It can even be just a lamp shining at your face, silhouetting a subject beautifully.
Do what it takes to shoot it.
Shoot it through the car window (while someone else drives, naturally), grimy and all.
Drop off the kids at school and call someone you know and go SHOOT.
Embrace that light – live by the spontaneity of the moment and be inspired by the light.
Tell yourself – “Seize the Light — CARPE LUX”
challenge – the very, VERY next day that you notice outstanding light grab your camera and take advantage of it. Go on a spontaneous shoot and make the light an important part of it.
Love that saying! Will definitel try to do this!
Rinda
Yes! Carpe luce! I do this all the time, although sometimes it’s while I’m driving (sssh don’t tell anyone).
thes are gorgeous!!! LOVE all of the shots. I am all over this challenge. We have Spring Break this coming week so hopefully I can get this done!
These are just beautiful! I love playing with light.
I’m a few weeks behind, so here is my “catch up” post:
http://thekreativelife.blogspot.com/2010/03/develop-on-fridays-simplicity-natural.html
Just this morning on the way to work I did this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18572605@N02
I love natural light, some times I feel as if I am chasing it.