I always walk to class through Aldrich Park, and I love the scenery. It was not clear to me until I started to take the lighting class that the reason I love walking through the park is because of the light shining through the trees. After capturing this picture on a brisk walk to my class, it gave me time to look at how light and shadows affect the atmosphere around me. When looking at it, I realize that the tree in front appears darker than the trees behind it, but when I continue walking and the tree is behind me, they all appear to be the same color. This is because of the shadow the light causes on the tree. Because the light is shining from behind, it appears darker. This reminds me a little of the affect of a scrim on stage. If you shine light in front or behind it can either be see through or solid. I love exploring my surroundings and realizing that light can play tricks on the mind, much like it does for theater to disguise and highlight important aspects onstage.
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