Week 8: Cool Shadows

So we all know exactly where this was taken and we can probably guess what time it was too. I remember someone telling me that high noon was the most boring time of day as far as lighting goes because it's just a flood of white light from directly above you. I took a picture at this time anyways because I thought the shadows being thrown across the benches are pretty looking. It reminded me of leafy patterns I've seen in shows when the director is going for a natural or forest look. I've probably walked past this hundreds of times and barely noticed the intricate willowy shadows on the ground and benches. The fountain right here is serene in and of itself but I think the shadows covering the benches adds to this feeling. There's a sense of soft coolness from the shadows that gradually fades away towards the white sand farther out from the trees. When I stopped to take this picture it looked inviting in the sunny afternoon.