I was experimenting with ‘negative light’ to see how far I could max out the contrast but still have a recognizable image.
“Negative Light” © Cheryl Andrews
Just in case I took it too far, this is a ‘negative light’ composition of a vase of red tulips, taken from below the edge of the table surface upward toward the blossoms.
Other interpretations of this week’s challenge you should check out:
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15 March 2012 at 2:07 am
Weekly Photo Challenge – Contrast « The Urge To Wander
15 March 2012 at 8:26 am
Cheryl
Welcome to the blog, Madhu. Your view contrasting the traditional roof tops of Yu Yuan Garden in Shanghai’s old city is beautiful. Thanks for the ping!
12 March 2012 at 1:18 am
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast | Stories of My Wandering Feet (& Mind)
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12 March 2012 at 7:58 am
Cheryl
So glad you stopped by. Thanks for the ping.
11 March 2012 at 9:32 pm
Heart To Harp
I love the abstraction of the flower and leaf forms. Definitely my favorite i this challenge category.
12 March 2012 at 7:55 am
Cheryl
Thank you, Janet. Loved your interpretation! Ahhh, the Cliffs of Moher!
11 March 2012 at 10:11 am
themofman
Magnificent!
11 March 2012 at 10:22 am
Cheryl
Thank you. Your ‘genuine chiaroscuro image’ was stunning.
11 March 2012 at 9:37 am
WW09 Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast | booksinthekitchen
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11 March 2012 at 10:19 am
Cheryl
Thanks for coming by to take a peek at my photo … and for the mention!
11 March 2012 at 7:06 am
What a Contrast a Cloche Makes – Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast. « Hurtled to 60 and Now Beyond…
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11 March 2012 at 8:20 am
Cheryl
Thank you for the ping, Ronnie!
10 March 2012 at 5:33 pm
Rochelle
Cool pic! A refreshingly different take on contrast. Thank you for the link
10 March 2012 at 6:30 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Rochelle.
10 March 2012 at 12:04 pm
Wyletter Whaley
Cool photo! I like the effect that you created.
10 March 2012 at 12:19 pm
Cheryl
Thank you … and for stopping by.
10 March 2012 at 11:13 am
sweetdaysundertheoaks
Awesome image Cheryl!
10 March 2012 at 12:23 pm
Cheryl
Thank you. You did an awesome job yourself on ‘six word Fridays: Wish’ and the accompanying photograph!
10 March 2012 at 8:02 am
Colline
I like the effect you have created here.
10 March 2012 at 8:49 am
Cheryl
Thank you, Colline … it was a fun experiment.
10 March 2012 at 4:38 am
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast « Flickr Comments by FrizzText
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10 March 2012 at 8:49 am
Cheryl
Thanks for the pingback!
10 March 2012 at 4:21 am
eof737
Very nice touch.
10 March 2012 at 8:50 am
Cheryl
Thank you! And, thanks for stopping by to take a look at my blog.
10 March 2012 at 2:59 am
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast… | Mirth and Motivation
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10 March 2012 at 8:51 am
Cheryl
Thanks for stopping by and for the ping!
10 March 2012 at 1:14 am
Maggie L R
Stunning photo, I love what you have created. Very artsy… It would make a great piece of art on a wall.
10 March 2012 at 8:54 am
Cheryl
Thank you, Maggie. Hmmm great suggestion about wall art for this image … maybe a three-dimensional sculpture? I feel another experiment coming on.
10 March 2012 at 12:47 am
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast | Living Life in Glorious Colour
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10 March 2012 at 8:55 am
Cheryl
Thanks for checking out my photo and for the ping!
10 March 2012 at 12:34 am
Weekly Photo Challenge : Contrast | imexcited
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10 March 2012 at 8:56 am
Cheryl
Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the pingback!
10 March 2012 at 12:28 am
pix & kardz
this is brilliant! got here via Kate’s ‘believe anyway’ blog, and she recommended the visit. she was right!
thanks for sharing.
10 March 2012 at 9:00 am
Cheryl
Thank you, Kris. Took a look at your blog. Great images and poems!
10 March 2012 at 12:18 am
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast « Reflections in a Puddle
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10 March 2012 at 9:02 am
Cheryl
Natalie: Thanks for the ping and for stopping by my blog.
9 March 2012 at 10:44 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast « a hectic life
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10 March 2012 at 9:05 am
Cheryl
Enjoyed wandering through your blog this morning. Good luck with the “free time” writing! Thank you for the ping.
9 March 2012 at 10:08 pm
natureintheburbs
Really cool photo! I love black and white images.Thanks for the mention.
10 March 2012 at 9:07 am
Cheryl
Thanks! Contrast challenge immediately made me think black and white but there are so many interesting interpretations that were not!
9 March 2012 at 8:56 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast « Thirdhandart's Weblog
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9 March 2012 at 9:04 pm
Cheryl
Glad you stopped by … thanks for the pingback.
9 March 2012 at 8:48 pm
Contrast Postaweek « The Authentic Me
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9 March 2012 at 8:59 pm
Cheryl
Hi Kelly … thank you for the ping and for stopping by to check out my photo.
9 March 2012 at 8:18 pm
Stepping My Way to Bliss
That is really cool and a great contrast shot. Thank you for the link to my blog!
9 March 2012 at 8:33 pm
Cheryl
I loved the ‘progression’ of your interpretation, Mistress Bliss! Thank you for stopping by to take a look at my photo and blog.
9 March 2012 at 7:06 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast « Changeversations
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9 March 2012 at 8:31 pm
Cheryl
Hey … thanks for stopping by to take a look and for the pingback.
9 March 2012 at 5:12 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast « The Incredible Lightness of Seeing
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9 March 2012 at 6:02 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for stopping by. And thank you for the ping.
9 March 2012 at 3:46 pm
island traveler
That is one amazing “negative light” effect! Beautiful, mysterious even romantic… Have a great weekend!
9 March 2012 at 4:15 pm
Cheryl
Thank you, Mr. B. You have a great weekend with your wonderful family.
9 March 2012 at 3:16 pm
Mary
I love it. Great idea.
9 March 2012 at 3:32 pm
Cheryl
Thanks, Mary!
9 March 2012 at 2:50 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast | Wind Against Current
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9 March 2012 at 3:10 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for stopping by and for the pingback!
9 March 2012 at 2:34 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast | mothergrogan
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9 March 2012 at 3:09 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for ping!
9 March 2012 at 1:05 pm
Madhu
Cool interpretation! Love it!
9 March 2012 at 1:42 pm
Cheryl
Thank you!
9 March 2012 at 12:56 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge : Contrast | Lucid Gypsy
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9 March 2012 at 1:42 pm
Cheryl
Thanks for the ping!
9 March 2012 at 12:54 pm
Gilly Gee
Oh my word this takes the challenge to a whole new level, I absolutely love it!
9 March 2012 at 1:42 pm
Cheryl
Thanks Gilly … I love experimenting but often tend to take it too far. Your feedback is important to me.
9 March 2012 at 12:35 pm
frizztext
interesting NEGATIVE LIGHT test!
9 March 2012 at 1:33 pm
Cheryl
Thanks. Loved your interpretation of the challenge …
9 March 2012 at 12:18 pm
Weekly Photo Challenge: Contrast | Believe Anyway
[...] I took a look at some other “entries” this morning. Each of the ones I have seen so far are magnificent. Take a look at Cheryl’s very cool photo …]
9 March 2012 at 1:40 pm
Cheryl
Thank you for the mention and the pingback, Kate.
9 March 2012 at 12:12 pm
Kate Kresse
Cheryl! What a beautiful and unique way to change the red tulips. WOW…I think this is another one for your next gallery show. Very cool. I also checked out all of your recommendations–all wonderful. I am going to add them and yours to my posting. So much talent all around. Thanks for sharing your talents with us, cheryl. Kate
9 March 2012 at 12:16 pm
Cheryl
Thanks so much, Kate! You are absolutely right – there are so many talented photographers (and bloggers) out there.