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Phil Douglis | all galleries >> Galleries >> Gallery Eight: Light and shadow shape meaning > Shadow of Time, Cappodocia, Turkey, 1999.
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Shadow of Time, Cappodocia, Turkey, 1999.

This old Turkish caravan stop at first appeared to be just another ruin, but when I noticed an assertive shadow of a tourist momentarily imprinted upon its vast façade, I created a photograph based on the interplay of light, shadow, and structure. The shadowy figure at the summit of a neighboring building represents the authority of man, but it is impermanent, and will soon vanish. These old buildings, however, have stood the test of time and history -- they will remain long after we pass from the scene.

Contax G2 ,Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 90mm f/2.8

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Phil Douglis22-Oct-2003 20:09
Vanessa, you can make sky like that, too. Just darken and saturate with Photoshop. Of course, the clouds exploding within it makes this sky more than just a deep blue background. They seem to burst out of the ancient caravan stop itself, adding additional context to the point I was trying to make with this picture.
Vanessa Y 22-Oct-2003 18:04
Excellent shot, Phil. Great way to turn what would have been a snap shot into art. What a beautiful sky!
Phil Douglis22-Oct-2003 03:26
Rainer, I love shadows that hide things. And you do, to!
Phil
Guest 18-Oct-2003 20:43
Phil you certainly ain't surprised if I say that I love the exposure in this photograph. A shame that the shadow hides totally whats going on behind that door. Really great image, though
Guest 18-Oct-2003 15:36
Without the shadow, we've seen that photo. Combined, it is a unique image. Perfect !
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