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Image of the Week: October 14, 2024
TITLE: Jars of Light
DATE TAKEN: February 2010
DESCRIPTION:
While roaming Babbitt Ranches late one afternoon, I caught the setting sun casting light into an old line cabin. I stepped inside the building and noticed these three small jars on an old wooden shelf. The light was amazing, giving these jars a unique, hypnotic glow. At the time, these jars appeared filled with golden light, sealed for eternity, and holding special powers.
The composition comprises light and dark, providing the eye with an endless journey through the image. Specifically, I love the textures of the glass juxtaposed against the wood and the giant shadow cast by the largest jar. Combined, the effects follow the foundations of the Golden Spiral to achieve a picture-perfect geometry.
LESSONS LEARNED:
I am always drawn to the abstract. (If you are, please see the images found in my Abstract Gallery.) I’m unsure when or how that happened, but finding and capturing close-up abstract images has improved my compositional awareness. Additionally, I am always aware of and looking for a picture within a picture. Earlier in my photographic journey, I might have captured the three jars further away, composing the image based on the rule of thirds principle. For me, looking for an image within an image is the basis for finding and shooting simple compositions.
MY GEAR:
I keep my Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens on my camera, which is well-versed for most shoots. I switch lenses when another shot that requires a different focal length presents itself. As a walking-around-lens, I suggest a focal length range similar to the 24-105mm. The Jars of Light image was captured with an 18-135mm lens, which I have on my “pack/backup” Sony a6500 camera.
For more information regarding my gear, see My Gear page.
