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Tag: shadow

Wash Day

Clothes hanging on a line outside against a yellow wall, with a doorway visible in the background. — Brunswick Terrace, Brighton

Posted on May 16, 2026May 16, 2026Categories documentary, Photo, Still life, StreetTags Brighton, clothesline, documentary, shadow, still life, street, UKLeave a comment on Wash Day

Still Life

A pair of black round glasses resting on a book with a glossy cover, with soft light filtering in from the background. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026Categories close-up, Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags book, glasses, Hove, monochromatic, shadow, still life, sunlight, UKLeave a comment on Still Life

Shadow and Reflection

A tranquil pond covered with green algae, reflecting the blue sky and the shadows of nearby trees. — Wakehurst Botanic Garden, UK

Posted on May 5, 2026April 23, 2026Categories Landscape, PhotoTags algae, branch, lake, reflection, shadow, tree, UK2 Comments on Shadow and Reflection

Bicycle

A shadow of a bicycle with a crate attached, cast on a concrete surface, in black and white. — New York

Posted on April 14, 2026April 3, 2026Categories B&W, documentary, Photo, StreetTags bicycle, Black & White, Manhattan, New York, shadow, sidewalk, streetLeave a comment on Bicycle

Blue and White

A close-up of a white building corner against a clear blue sky, highlighting shadows and architectural angles. — West 92nd Street, New York

Posted on April 12, 2026April 3, 2026Categories Architecture, documentary, Photo, StreetTags Manhattan, New York, shadow, sky, street, wallLeave a comment on Blue and White

Shadows and Light

A modern interior view showing abstract angles, a vent on the ceiling, and soft shadows cast on a light-colored wall. — Guggenheim Museum, New York

Posted on April 8, 2026April 3, 2026Categories Architecture, Interior, PhotoTags architectural, Guggenheim Museum, interior, Manhattan, monochromatic, New York, shadow, sunlightLeave a comment on Shadows and Light

Sunlight

A close-up view of a transparent plastic garment bag resting on a textured beige carpet, with soft shadows cast on the surface. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026Categories Photo, Still lifeTags Hove, net bag, shadow, still life, UKLeave a comment on Sunlight

Chair

Reflection of a wooden chair in a window, with sunlight casting shadows on the floor. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

Posted on March 31, 2026March 29, 2026Categories Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags chair, door, Hove, shadow, still life, sunlight, UK, window2 Comments on Chair

Still More Shadow Play

Shadow of a person with frizzy hair against a light background. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

A blurred shadow of a round table against a soft, light background.

Posted on March 27, 2026March 18, 2026Categories Photo, Still lifeTags Hove, monochromatiic, self portrait, shadow, still life, sunlight, table, UK4 Comments on Still More Shadow Play

More Shadow Play

A close-up of a wooden door with light and shadow creating abstract patterns on its surface. — Eaton Gardens, Hove

Posted on March 26, 2026March 18, 2026Categories Photo, Still lifeTags door, Hove, shadow, still life, sunlight, UK1 Comment on More Shadow Play

Chair

Village Barn, Patcham

Posted on February 5, 2026January 25, 2026Categories Abstract, Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags Brighton, chair, interior, shadow, still life, sunlight, UKLeave a comment on Chair

More Sunlight

Hove, East Sussex

Portrait of the Artist as an Old Shade

Posted on January 20, 2026January 16, 2026Categories Photo, Selfie, Still lifeTags blinds, East Sussex, Hove, self portrait, shade, shadow, sunlight2 Comments on More Sunlight

Sunlight

Posted on January 18, 2026January 16, 2026Categories Aerial, Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags Hove, interior, reflection, shadow, still life, sunlight, windowLeave a comment on Sunlight

Looking East

Hove Beach

Posted on January 17, 2026December 25, 2025Categories documentary, Landscape, PhotoTags beach, fence, Hove, shadowLeave a comment on Looking East

More Light and Shadow

Hove

Posted on January 11, 2026December 25, 2025Categories Photo, Still lifeTags Hove, shadow, sunlight, wallLeave a comment on More Light and Shadow

More Blinds

Eaton Gardens, Hove

In this case, I was struck, not just by the contrast of the shadow and the light, but by the deep blue of the sky.

Posted on January 2, 2026December 19, 2025Categories Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags blinds, Hove, interior, light, shadow, still life, UKLeave a comment on More Blinds

Shadows

W 93rd Street, New York

W 93rd Street, New York

These images shot from a kitchen window in New York in July just turned up on a camera I haven’t used since then.

Posted on December 31, 2025December 15, 2025Categories Abstract, Photo, StreetTags Manhattan, New York, plaza, shadow, sidewalk, street, urbanLeave a comment on Shadows

Afternoon Sunlight

Eaton Gardens, Hove

Posted on December 30, 2025December 11, 2025Categories Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags blinds, Hove, interior, shadow, still life, sunlight, UK2 Comments on Afternoon Sunlight

Morning Light

Eaton Gardens, Hove

I love the shadows on the wall with bright sunlight slanting through the Venetian blinds.

Posted on December 19, 2025December 11, 2025Categories Abstract, B&W, Interior, Photo, Still lifeTags Black & White, blinds, light, monochromatic, shadow, still life, UKLeave a comment on Morning Light

Grandma’s All Right

Parsons School of Design, New York

I took an ICP course in the Spring with Harvey Stein on photo books and administrative help was provided by Parsons Photography MFA student Agnes An, whose grad show at Parsons I attended last month, where I saw the above.

Posted on September 18, 2025September 16, 2025Categories Artwork, Conceptual, documentary, PhotoTags Agnes An, artwork, Ellen Kirkpatrick, Parsons School of Design, placard, shadow, waveLeave a comment on Grandma’s All Right

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