Sunlit Shadows

This is a photograph I took of my sister recently. I love it because it has such defined gorgeous colors that are high lighted by the sun. The sun has this amazing ability to create a vivid , multi-dimensional light that can highlight just as well as it shadows and this art is displayed very well in this photo. I love how well the background is lit up and exposed in contrast to the stark shadows that cover up parts of her face. It creates an allure and this level of mystery that can only be created through this combination of contrasting light and color. Though the background is a lot brighter, the simple fact she is lit in a more multidimensional way gives my sister the center stage of this photo by drawing the eye to her. Part of her face is highlighted by a bright light, while other parts of it are cast in dark shadows. One of the things I have come to appreciate most about sunlight is it's natural ability to create shadows. Though this can be sometimes unfortunate when taking pictures, it has the ability to create so many interesting and unique patters and evoke so many different kinds of feelings.