Week 6: Sparkle of Light

This picture was taken one evening on my way home back to Berkley Court from work at 24 Hour Fitness. I really loved the way the setting sun lit up no only the sky but also created the contrast between the shadows and the light.  Somehow, despite the availability of the sun, the picture still gives me a sense that its a crisp winter evening. Perhaps the from the clouds or perhaps its how dark the shadows become. My favorite part about this picture is the fact that the sun was shining through just a very small break in the branches of the tree. It really gives you the sense of direction and source of the light. Instead of a general wash over everything in the picture, which would have given a much warmer feeling, the confined light made this picture feel more cold and crisp. The little sparkle of light gives me the feeling of comfort and warmth. The darkness in the pictures feels ominous  despite the visibility of light within the picture. The clouds only add to that but suggesting that perhaps thicker clouds will soon form and bring in misfortunate rain. However, the sunlight provides a small tunnel of light that breaks through the darkness. It creates beautiful shadows in the clouds, giving them not only a more 3-dimensional feel but also makes the lightness pop out over the dark hidden objects underneath. Thus, the sky is definitely what stands out from the picture.