Photographer Critique: Chiaroscuro

Image reviews or critiques don't have to be scary! Sharing your work in a nurturing, supportive environment can help you make better photos.

Assignment - "Chiaroscuro," from the Italian for Bright and Dark, see the full definition below, under the agenda.
Deadline - May 20! Upload 2 photos (5MB max) to Dropbox link posted below.

Our "critiquer" is Mark Nelson. Mark has been an avid amateur photographer since he “earned” his first camera as a prize for selling magazine subscriptions in sixth grade.
Mark’s academic training – mathematics, nutritional biochemistry – is reflected in his images: the natural world and landscapes, including their patterns and abstractions. Mark is a member of the Tidewater Camera Club in Easton and a MPA Certified Photography Judge.

Agenda:

• 6:30 - Social Time
• 7:00 - Announcements
• Critique will follow.

Assignment - Chiaroscuro - from the Italian words chiaro (bright) and scuro (dark), this technique was first popularized by Renaissance and Baroque masters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt. Key characteristics are:
• High Contrast: Bold transitions between light and dark areas define the subject's shape and form.
• Single Light Source: Often uses a single, directional light—like a window, a lamp, or a spotlight—to create intense shadows.
For examples, use Google Images and search for: chiaroscuro painting or chiaroscuro photography.
(Event photo, "Breakfast-Fruits" by Jon Wild - https://phoode.com/blog/master-shares-technical-creative-chiaroscuro-food-photography-secrets/)
MUST UPLOAD BY 12:00 P.M. ON May 20 (2 images, 5MB max)
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Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/request/9fm7p6m1ndzr7elsgaf1

Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89390537976
Meeting ID: 893 9053 7976