Saturday, June 02, 2012

Shadow Shots: Patterns in Black

It was too rainy today to put the cushions on the deck furniture, but the water that collected on the strapping made for an interesting study in texture.

Rain 1

In the half-light and on black, the rainwater looks more like molten metal, doesn't it?

Rain 2

Once the sun came out, the frame cast a complex network of shadows, too.

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15 comments:

Ralph said...

The puddle shadows and brilliance is wonderful, artistry we would never consider but know it when we see it :)

A chair without cushions is a great photographic subject - the usual makes for nice art if we stop and think about it...

Sylvia K said...

What fun, different shadow shots for the day! Love those puddles! And Ralph is right -- the usual does indeed make for cool art!! Enjoy your weekend!

Sylvia

Anonymous said...

Thw water droplets remind me of seeing mercury drops rolling about (in science class way back in school!!)

Anonymous said...

Great shots!
Love the color and texture.

Rajesh said...

Very nice patterns have been formed there.

NatureFootstep said...

ordinary stuff can look so good when you show it the right way. Or maybe different way.

maybe something for my new meme starting monday. :)

http://nfmemes.blogspot.se/search/label/NF%20Inspiring%20Photography

Gemma Wiseman said...

Those raindrops do look as if they are frozen molten metal! What beautiful artistry! And love the jungle of shadow lines in the last photo!

LV said...

You never know when shadows will turn up.

CanadianGardenJoy said...

I will never look at water droplets the same way on metal after seeing what beauty you have captured here!
I would actually print out and frame those first shots .. they are so crystal clear ! Well done you!
Joy

Hey Harriet said...

Those little water puddles are so cool! It seems to be raining everywhere this weekend! I hope you enjoy your Sunday!

Anonymous said...

Yes, yes, great shots!
Water drops look so dramatic on black...

Chubskulit Rose said...

I love that first shot the best!

Daryl said...

so many wonderful foto ops in just the span one afternoon's shower!

Unknown said...

These shadows are quite intriguing.

Kelly said...

The shadows are great, but I especially like the water droplets in the first shot!