Pictures to Excite the Senses

This is The Band Perry. I love the overhead lighting because it creates a soft mood. It gives off a cozy, artistic feel. I like the mixture of the brown tones behind the small bulbs because of the contrast. The lights are not only lighting, they are part of the photograph and part of the art. I like that about this picture.

I really like the depth of this picture. I can see Harry helping a hurt Ron in the background while Harmione is casting a protection spell. The lighting is dim, which goes along well with the film. The lighting seems dim but it is also even, high key lighting. I like this combination.

This photo is from How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days. I like the natural light in this scene. There are other lights being used, but the combination of natural light is perfect because it is a sunny day. They are obviously happy here and are falling in love. Sunny high-key lighting works perfect for a romantic comedy.

I love the sunset on the beach. Most other people do too because the sun is our source of natural light and it is beautiful at sunset. I am all about natural and beautiful. I like this photo because it captures nature. I like the reflection the water gives off some of the light. I like the shadows on the sand. In this setting, it is still light outside but the sky is dimming. This makes for a romantic mood.

This is a painting by Monet. I love how there are so many shades of different colors. The sunlight through the trees brings demension to the painting by creating shadows in the garden. This painting is so beautiful and colorful. I could look at it all day.

This is the Opera House in Paris. The low lights scattered throughout the room recreate the way the building has been lit for years. I love this lighting because it sets the mood for theatre along with keeping the history of the building alive.

This photo is from The Help. The movie was set back in the 1960's when movies were not high quality like they are today. I love the high-key lighting with this set. All of the colors really pop out at you. I like the bold colors. The way this scene was lit and decorated makes me want to go back to the 60's.

This photo says one thing. Romance. The close up with dim lighting creates an intimacy between the characters, and between the audience and the characters. I like that her hand is highlighted as it gently touches his face and how her hairand face have a rim light. This picture is beautiful. Without the shadows and highlights, the wrong mood would be set.

This photo really excites me because I can see suspense in the eyes of the actors and in the colors of the poster. High key lighting is used here, but the grey brings in a sense of mystery and excitement. I love how there are so many ways you can use high-key lighting.

This photo says a lot to me because it represents a special moment and possibly the last moment between a couple. The photo is well lit, but because it is black and white, there is also a darkness to it because of the contrasting colors. I know black and white was all that was available when this was taken but it can still mean something. The light is shining on his face as they embrace which is romantic and gives a sense of hope that he will come back home after the war.