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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 35: Shadows & Silhouettes (hosts: Mark J & MFC) >> Challenge 35 Eligible Gallery > Silver Shadows
by Ann Chaikin
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2/1/03 Ann Chaikin

Silver Shadows
by Ann Chaikin

Bellingham, WA

It is rare to have the sun shining this time of year here in the Northwest so this morning when I woke to sunshine I knew I'd better get some shadow photos while I could. My mother's antique candlesticks were sitting on the table from the birthday party I gave myself two weeks ago. (Yes, I know it's time to straighten up from that party...) I love the shape of them and the chair back added just the right element to finish the composition.

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Bill Borne09-Feb-2003 21:26
Nice contrast between the chair shadow and the delicate candle holder shadows. My wife, Col, liked it very much. BillB
Faye White09-Feb-2003 12:34
Very clever Ann! The shapes of the shadows are very eye-catching. -Faye
Sony Forums Challenges09-Feb-2003 01:39
This is a beautiful image, Ann. I love the extended shadows and the quality of light. Colors work very well, too. Nice work! Helen
Guest 05-Feb-2003 23:46
Ann, I really like the shadow placements in this image, especially given the distinct nature of the shadows of the candle holders and the shadow of the chair. --Mike Ezell
Ann Chaikin05-Feb-2003 15:58
Thank you all!!! Ro, wow... you made my day. Thanks, Ann
Sony Forums Challenges03-Feb-2003 19:55
Such a lot to like, Ann. Colors-complements of orange and blue, but delicate. Delicacy of silhouettes, too--the tiny lines of the lyre shadows echoing lines in chair shadow, and even the very tiny fluting on edges of candles. The effect as a whole is rich but airy, with the matte on gloss brocade pattern of cloth as background to the gentle highlights on the chased antique silver. Yummy. - Ro
John Buffin03-Feb-2003 02:11
Very nice! Johnny B.
Guest 03-Feb-2003 00:52
Oooh, the first word that came to me for some reason was "stretchy", lol. Doesn't really make sense... Great light placement. The chair is a great touch! jim/shutter
Sony Forums Challenges02-Feb-2003 07:07
Excellent shot Ann, beautifully executed, great shadows. Love this one.......Vikas
Guest 02-Feb-2003 00:13
Wow, Ann, This is simply a fantastic picture. I like the punch of orange surrounded by the cool, subtle blues.

I'm so jealous. my camera is being repaired!
Sony Forums Challenges01-Feb-2003 23:55
Ann... this is stunning! The colors, the composition, the long shadows and... even the shapes of the shadows, all combine to make one great shot!! I really love this! Mark J
Sony Forums Challenges01-Feb-2003 20:23
Ann, the chair back shadow design perfectly compliments the candlestick design and its shadow...makes a great composition. Nice lighting, and I like the length of shadows too. MFC