Perspective and composition, in much of my photography, thus far at least, has been more instinctive and impulsive than deliberate! As has the capturing of light and shadow.
I am in the process of learning to remedy that and pay more attention to the rules. In the meantime here is a selection of serendipitous shadows from our travels…….
Shadow is a colour as light is,
but less brilliant; light and shadow
are only the relation of two tones.
~ Paul Cezanne
The true work of art is but
a shadow of the divine perfection
~ Michelangelo
When walking through the
“valley of shadows,”
remember, a shadow
is cast by a Light
~ Austin O’Malley
Sometimes people don’t see shadows.
The Chinese of course never paint them in
pictures, oriental art never deals with shadow.
But I noticed these shadows and…….
I knew it meant it was sunny.
~ David Hockney
Until next time……..happy travels, no matter where life takes you.
The Urge To Wander 
You certainly take some great photos.
Thanks Debra, I guess i got lucky 🙂
You guess you just got lucky,
so you are very very lucky again and again… 🙂 😉
I believe that it’s more an excellent understanding of photography
“the lucky ones are those who seek luck”… 🙂
Aww, thank you Ledrake 🙂
Beautiful shadows, Madhu and great quotes to accompany them!
🙂
Thank you Marina 🙂
Fabulous entry! Gosh, I can’t believe you confessed to some of you composition and light in your photos being instinctive…..that seems to work! Rules sometimes, not so much! I think we need to follow our instincts.
You are right, My images turn out better when I am not worrying too much about settings and such! Thanks Angeline 🙂
Beautiful, Madhu. Loved them all, but was particularly attracted to the colorful fruit in the baskets and their shadows.
Thank you Naomi. That was from a particularly delightful local market some distance from Siem Reap.
As always a great post Madhu. I always surprise myself with the light and shadows of a scene. Thank you for sharing. -Max-
Thank you Max 🙂
I could just do with a ride in a balloon and a glass of something nice afterwards
Me too Dallas 🙂
Beautiful shadow photos. “A shadow is cast by a Light”, wonderful! Thank you for these inspiring quotes, Madhu!
Thanks Amy, have a great weekend 🙂
The color of the red chillies is so vivid! Loved it!
I loved that market Amba, shall post more shots from there soon. Thank you 🙂
Fantastic gallery again – my pick has to be your header image … love the colors and how distinctive the shadows are – excellent photo.
Yes, I was happy with the way that turned out considering I shot it from considerably high up. Thanks Viveka 🙂
It’s a very good photo .. and the shadows are so clear .. and all the colors … there is also a lot of luck involved in a good photo.
Stunning shots
Thanks Jidhu 🙂
Isn’t it a bit risky to fly in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia? :S
Perhaps less than driving on our (Indian) roads 🙂
It’s often true that you make your own luck – as proved by your wonderful photos, Madhu 🙂 It’s fun to learn, isn’t it?
It really is 🙂 Thanks Marianne.
The baskets are my winner, with the temple close on its heels!
The temple shot was the only one where i actually focused on the shadow 🙂
I love your use of shadows, Madhu: in England I always think of them as monochrome but here you have applied them to vivid colour. Beautiful.
Beautiful as always – and with fitting, beautiful quotes! The one about shadows being cast by light is wonderful. I love all pictures, but maybe the header and the baskets are my favourites.
Your balloon shots is ….. Just ….
I have a fascination with shadows too Madhu! So, I especially loved this post. Great accompanying quotes…perfect. 🙂
I love the photos! And the quote by Michelangelo di Ludovico di Buanarotti Simoni is excellent! 🙂
Interesting quote about the Chinese not painting shadows … I hadn’t thought of it but it’s part of what gives Chinese art it’s distinctive look. I particularly like your banner shot and the one with the baskets.
Beautiful shots. The first is my favourite: love the colours as well as the lighting.
Simply beautiful Madhu!
lovely photos ! I particularly love the hot air balloon. You have had such wonderful journeys.
Excellent photos, Madhu. They are just stunning.
Amazing quotes!!! Wonderful shots!!!!
Always such a pleasure 🙂
Beautiful pictures! The hot-air balloon pic almost looks like a painting!
Lovely combination of stunning photography and captivating quotes, Madhu! 😀
These images are excellent Madhu, as always a pure joy to look at!
Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Your header picture from Patuxai is brilliant! I love the color and the composition.
Excellent shadows there… excellent words to underline the shadows… way to go…!
Love the baskets filled with color, casting shadows like lace. Beautiful!
Beautiful shots and perfect quotes. Love the baskets of fruit and chilies.
Ahh those hot air balloons 🙂 Love the colourful market shot too
Beautiful shots!
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We all learn more everyday to love our shadows Here is a great example of beautiful shadows
Just so well done on so many levels, or shades (lol) one could say. I loved your photographs, esp. the very first one and the insightful quotes in-between. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
very nice and great contrasts. You brought beauty in the ordinary. Yeh it means that surely. Shadows do emphasize the real being.
I love all your photography Madhu but your header is very special. 🙂
Beautiful shots Madhu..loved the way shadows play in each pic
The photos are great…makes me wonder what they will look like when you follow the rules 😉 I’m more of a snap and shoot person, but I keep thinking when I get the time I’ll take a course. Have fun learning more, but just so you know, I always like your photos.
Each picture is beautiful and on reading the quotes their beauty enhances all the more. I love this quote the most “The true work of art is but
a shadow of the divine perfection” ~ Michelangelo
Cheers 🙂
Rules, schmules dear Madhu. Your photos are spot on and beautifully composed. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!!!! 🙂 Margie
I like trees ACTING as big shadow spenders…
I like the colors of the first one.
Beautiful photos collection, I like the colors ..fabulous 🙂
Wonderful shadow photos, Madhu. I particularly love that one with the baskets.
Madhu, they are all gorgeous! The shadows lent a certain drama to those photos. 🙂 If your instinctive shots look like these, I look forward all the more to your more deliberately composed ones. 🙂
I think you have an excellent eye for photos, Madhu. Your instincts are perfect.
I really like the quotes with the photos . It makes the post more interesting. I shall take note of it for my posts 🙂 Thanks for dropping by and loving my hat,I can see it on Manu though I have never met the man.
Great photos, Madhu! I especially like the one of the hot air balloon.
I recently went to a talk given by a 30+ year National Geographic photographer (what a treat it was). He said rules are good to know, but you don’t always have to use them and sometimes it’s just not convenient to use them; and tossing out the rules can make for a great photo if the composition is good.
Your work may be largely intuitive, but it is superbly so. Technique often interferes with instinct. You have mentioned this issue before, I think? Your images are consistently well-composed, rich in color and detail and say what you want them to say. No artist is ever completely satisfied, is he? When I look at your images, I feel as if I am seeing what you see. But, the more important thing is that I see it in the same way that you see it. That is the point at which technique becomes art. Never doubt what the heart sees through the eyes.
These are wonderful pictures. I particularly like the baskets. Your third eye sees the shadows. 🙂
I love your collection of shadows and the quotes. Didn’t know Chinese didn’t show shadows.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Amazing light techniques, Madhu! You have truly brightened up my day! 😉
I cannot say why, but I say that these photos, along with the accompanying quotes you’ve chosen, lift my heart.
Yes, I like the header too.
Great shots! The pattern on the paving in the header adds to the enjoyment.
I hear you about paying attention to the rules… I don’t think of shadows and such. Yours are excellent. 😉