I enjoy taking photos where the major light source is behind the subject. The technique is called backlighting and it is the theme of this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge.
The setting sun provided a nice background for this scene on the Savannah River
Beyond the shadows in St. Augustine, this building was bathed in light
This photo of Woods Memorial Bridge in charming Beaufort, SC was taken facing the sun, creating a perfect, completely unedited, lens-flare
On Jekyll Island, the sun was low behind thick clouds at Driftwood Beach
If it weren’t for the light behind them, the stained glass windows at Bath Cathedral wouldn’t be so spectacular!
Almost always… it’s the light that defines a photo!
Grammy Writes 
Such wonderful photos, Linda. I especially love the stained glass windows at Bath Cathedral – these spellbinding works of art brilliantly illuminate spaces and are a joy to photograph. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thank you! I always admire the gorgeous colors and patterns in stained glass. Take care, Aiva!
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Yes, light is everything! You use light too and love it like I do. Lovely choices, my favourite is the Savannah river.
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Thank you for the sweet reply. There is much to learn about photography… these challenges are always helpful.
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Yes, we will never learn enough!
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Your post brought to mind the paintings of Caravaggio, which I studied in college and made a lasting impression on me. His “chiaroscuro” technique, contrasting light and dark, was all about the effect of light on his subjects.
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Caravaggio – the master of light! His art is very distinctive. You must have paid attention in college!
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GREAT selections. Well done.
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Thank you so much!
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I’ve come back to look at these wonderful photos again. They are so uplifting – not a word I use every day – but that’s exactly what they are.
Gwen.
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How kind you are. Thanks, Gwen. Photos can be “uplifting” for me as well… kind of like your poetry!
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These are amazing images Linda.AND I love these choices. ANITA
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Thanks so much!
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These are stunning!
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Thanks so much, Cindy!
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Your photos are gorgeous and each one looks unique.
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Love these even more, especially the Savannah River one.
Gwen.
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Beautiful photos and scenery!… Just as you say, it is the light that defines the photo, it can also be the light (or lack thereof) that defines the person…😉 … just an added that for the day…
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Love these photos! So beautiful! As you say light defines the photos, it made me think: Light also defines a life… just an added thought for the day. 😉
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So true, it certainly does! Thanks!
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You’re welcome. ☺️
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