Looking at Color

All light has different colors based on time of day, weather, and if the light is natural or artificial.

The color of light is a result of its temperature.

The kelvin scale measures the amount of heat reflected by different light sources.

Color Temperature Measured in kelvins

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Midday:

Bay/Sky , Provincetown

Bay/Sky , Provincetown

Early Morning:

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Stormy:

Light can appear “warm” or “cool”.

We associate red/yellow with warmth, and blue/gray with cold…

Color can convey a variety of emotions and feelings…

From the book Regarding Emma Melissa Ann Pinney

Melissa Ann Pinney

Melissa Ann Pinney

Joel Meyerowitz

Joel Meyerowitz

Joel Meyerowitz

Joel Meyerowitz

Now it’s your turn…