Shadow Hunter/ SMASh Contest Round #380 | The Ethereal Shadows

Yet another episode of shadow hunting. And once again, I had an affair with night shadows.

I used a light source(basically a torch lite), keeping the beam of light horizontal and passive(not focusing directly on the object) and the object today is a roasting jali(grill), I am sure this is a familiar thing in almost all household, very widely used for roasting tomato, brinjal, papad, roti, etc.

With a simple torchlight light I set out to capture these beautiful and prominent shadows. So, everyday kitchen utensil could also be a subject of artistry!

In these shots, the criss-crossed metal wires are providing that rich texture of the shadows. Basically, it is creating that form within the shadow, which is what makes the shadow prominent.

I have often observed that the indirect focus or peripheral aura of light has always given me that extra margin to improvise shadows and the art.

The edges of the grid pattern of the shadow resemble a lattice of interwoven lines.

The artistic side of a shadow is rooted in the fact that shadows are not static. The right angle of light and the adjustment can uncover the fluidity of shadows.

In essence, shadows are indeed the hidden beauty of mundane objects. What you call useless or a dysfunctional item still has some relevance. You just need to explore it through a portal of creativity. You dont need a posh studio for this, just see it through the interplay of light and darkness. Go and hunt night shadows to see what daylight conceals........The ethereal shadows............

Thank you.
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This is my entry to Shadow Hunter SMASh Contest Round 380 by @melinda010100

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Original Photography using my Smartphone