Great Light

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When does a used bar of orange soap reach a level of critical significance in the world of photographic image making?

My students and myself were unexpectedly presented with a chance to shoot great light of a simple bar of orange soap, atop a white sink, attached to a blue painted wall in Jodhpur, India. As we entered a small archway that led to a small courtyard, my eyes caught site of a small shaft of light raining down onto a bar of soap. Not just any bar of soap but an ORANGE bar of soap; orange, the color compliment to blue!

In a matter of seconds, the light was gone but not before it had been immortalized.

Yes, I LOVE to come upon “great light!”

But, I’ve never been a fan of the belief that when it comes to the creation of ‘powerful images’ that GREAT LIGHT is absolutely essential! The voice of great light can seldom rise above the roar of a bad composition. Whereas a well balanced composition can more than calm the voice of poor light!

In this case it’s fair to say that all of us, brief as it was, were able to combine great light and a well balanced and VIVID composition.

Nikon D500, Nikkor 18-300mm, ISO 400, F/11 @ 1/320 sec.

You keep shooting!

You Keep Shooting,

-BPSOP Founder – Bryan F Peterson

Bryan Teaches:

Understanding Exposure & Your DSLR

Understanding Color, Seeing Color & Composing Color

Understanding Close-Up Photography

Mastering Nikon Flash Photography

The Art of Seeing

Understanding Composition

“I just wanted to thank you for another wonderful class. I have to confess that each week when I read the new assignment, my first reaction was mild panic and a deep certainty that I would not be able to produce anything worthwhile that fit within the parameters you had set. But before I knew it, the ideas started to flow, and I quickly became obsessed (no, that isn’t too strong a word!) with exploring the possibilities. I can honestly say that the photos I produced in response to your assignments are among my favorites. Thanks for bringing out a creative side I didn’t know I had!”

Barbara Geiger
Understanding Color

“Thank you so very much for this course! It’s allowed me to take the blinders off and present my images for what I want them to be without being a slave to the “reality” of the camera. I would also add that in conjunction with your printing course, this has been the most useful course I’ve ever taken. Your notes are more than comprehensive and your comments and critiques are direct, clear, and always directed to the improvement of the art.”

Bill
After the click

” I want to thank you for this class and for your patience and availability to answer all of my questions. I have learned very much through this class. I have used LR in the past, but mostly for editing images. I now have a better grasp in the organization of my images, an even better understanding of editing images, and an understanding of the value of presets. I still have a lot to learn, but this has put me on the road to be able to improve my photography. Again, thank you! ”

Dale Yates
Lightroom Quickstart

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