Friday, July 16, 2010

Spreading Light

“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
Edith Wharton 1862-1937

I like the morning light that is surrounding the Sydney Opera House in this shot. The main light is coming from the sun off to the left and the fill light is being reflected from tall office buildings off to the right. The dots on the water are the sun rays bouncing off the lower windows of the opera house.

13 comments:

  1. I've always wanted to go to Australia. This photo doesn't help. Really nice shot, undoubtedly for some travel brochure or web site.

    ReplyDelete
  2. It is a beautiful image... the lighting is perfect. xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  3. I also love light bouncing and dancing on sides of buildings-- light and shadow is my first love.

    ReplyDelete
  4. wonderful quote Don.
    the light truly makes this a wonderful photo, makes it stand out from so many I have seen of the Opera House. Wishing you a great weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  5. She looks like a ship, ready to sail away and spread the light to other parts of the world...

    ReplyDelete
  6. This morning sun light makes this photo of the opera house special. Very beautiful :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jag säger bara en sak Don, Dina ordspråk & Dina bilder är så stunning! Du är så duktig på att få ihop en helhet, kära vän! Dagens svensklektion!

    Agneta

    ReplyDelete
  8. A perfect quote for a perfect photo.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Fantastic image. You have it there, the captured moment. I love the details. Nina

    ReplyDelete
  10. Beautiful indeed! And the quote is precious. Have a lovely day!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I know that light! How wonderful. Not sure I would be as happy camping with so many people in the shot above ... But the area looks exquisite. Just like the Opera House.

    ReplyDelete

Say what?