Here I have used an idential postion to photograph a single subject to illustrate how light changes through the day.
Image 1
Taken just after sunrise, about 20 minutes after the sun had risen. The light is soft and cool, creating a peaceful, subtle atmosphere. Although it’s not harsh, it hasn’t yet enveloped the world in the way that sunset light does.
Image 2
Captured midway into the morning’s golden hour, the light has warmed slightly as the sun rises above the building. However, it still maintains a coolness and flatness, lacking the depth that comes later in the day.
Image 3
Taken around 9 AM, the sun is well into the sky. The light is now cold and completely flat, with some diffusion from clouds and pollution. The beauty of this light lies in its evenness, providing a uniform illumination across the scene.
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Shot mid-afternoon at around 2 PM, the light is bright, revealing all the details of the bridges. The green in the water is now apparent, but the light remains flat and lifeless, offering no depth or form.
Image 5
Captured at 17:10, just before the golden hour begins. The light has warmed significantly compared to the afternoon shot. The clouds have softened the light, but there are no subtle shadows. The light wraps around the subjects, creating a three-dimensional effect.
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Taken at 17:30, well into the golden hour. The white balance has shifted, adding a slight blue tinge to the scene. The light is more complicated, maintaining the three-dimensional shaping, with a warmth that begins to emerge as the day winds down.
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At 17:50, just before sunset. The sky is darkening, but the light remains soft and warm, wrapping around the subjects. The shadows and highlights retain detail, and the water reflects both color and shape, creating a dynamic balance of light and texture.
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Captured at 6 PM, just 10 minutes after sunset. The warm light has begun to fade, but it’s supplemented by artificial lighting, creating an intriguing balance between natural and man-made illumination.
