Project Light: A Play on Shadows (week 1)

"Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” - George EastmanWelcome to the first week of a long-term collaborative photo project I am excited to be participating in. This project concentrates on light and learning to master its many dynamic forms. I am thrilled to be participating in this weekly blog project with several other talented photographers whom I have come to know and admire over the past year. Together we will support and encourage each other to play with light based on a common overarching theme. We will spend several weeks exploring each theme so we can really dig in deep, have fun, and take creative risks. The first theme we are exploring in depth is shadows.I have to be upfront and admit, I am extremely nervous about my photography for this project and even more nervous about my blogging and writing abilities.  Or maybe I should say my lack of blogging and writing skills.  :)  I am stepping way out of my comfort zone, but I recognize to become better at anything you need to practice.   For those of you that know me personally know that I am a creature of comfort and habit...So this will be my playground if you will; a place to record the journey.Here is my take on shadows for my Photo 52 debut:  The moment I saw my son's abandoned basketball in the driveway and the shadows cast from the basketball goal/net I immediately saw this photo in black and white and ran inside to grab my camera. This image sums up how I always feel right after the kids return back to school.  A little lonely and sad to see summer end.Please take a moment to check out the fabulous work of the other photographers involved in this project.  Next up in the creative blog circle is Kelly Patton.  Her work is edgy, fun and modern.  She has the most amazing gift to capture the perfect moment of a child's smile.