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The first one used direct sunlight because it’s not diffused it has created a harder, more solid shadow line and cast shadow.Īlso, see how you can judge the angle of the sun via the length of the cast shadow and the bright highlight. Shadow edgeīelow are two photographs to illustrate the subtle differences in the shadow strengths when I altered the lighting slightly. If you can learn to alter the weight of line and to incorporate more soft edges in your drawings, it will make a massive difference to the realism and style of your work. One of the biggest mistakes beginners make in drawing, is keeping all of the edges the same – most commonly, all of the edges are kept sharp and crisp. So as we go through the next demo, I’ll indicate the areas to keep soft and the areas to keep sharper. This one piece of information that can drastically alter your drawings and paintings. If you want to increase the dramatic quality of the scene, you would use hard light. So if you wanted to photograph somebody in the most flattering light, you would have soft light. Soft light is very diffused, creating softer shadows and softer edges. Hard light is harsh light so creates sharp shadows and harder edges. In photography, lighting can often be called hard light or soft light. Soft edges suggest the idea of roundness and a gradual transition. Or it could be an area of high contrast (light and dark) to draw the viewer’s attention.Ī ‘soft edge’ is more flowing or fluid and tends to be more low in contrast. So, it could be a crisp line to indicate changes in shape or angularity. The term a ‘hard edge’ can describe two very hard surfaces, such as a tabletop with a metal cube on top of it or most commonly in drawing, we talk about the hard edge being an area that has a sharpness to it or a focal point of the picture. Softbox single source lighting set up in my studio T he importance of hard & soft edgesĪn edge is where two objects or two surfaces meet together. One of the key lessons from this demonstration I want you to come away with is to understand the importance of soft edges in your drawings. The Softbox gives us the fall of light we’re after, yet slightly softer edges on the shadows. My lamp has a diffuser on it called a Softbox. This set up demonstrates each distinct area to be aware of, exaggerating the widest tonal range, and when you’re a beginner, it’s the simplest way to see the difference between the tones. The different characteristics of the light hitting an object can completely change its appearance.įor this demonstration, I’ve created a lighting set up using one single light source which gives us a predictable fall of light. This week we’re going to put pencil to paper and see how the theory works in a simple pencil drawing of an apple… Understanding your light source In Part 1, we looked at the theory of light and shadow. In this light and shadow series, we look at the theory, drawing and painting of a simple form focusing on shadow, light and edges. Be careful choosing crown molding if the ceiling has imperfections that wouldn’t be covered by the crown itself. If the imperfections are close to the corner of the wall and ceiling, crown molding is a perfect solution. In general, medalions should be sized just slightly larger than the diameter of the lamp that hangs below them, and painted with either the same flat paint as the ceiling, or a slightly off white accent color.Ĭrown molding and other accents offer another solution for some ceiling problems. If the imperfection is isolated to an area around a lamp (for instance, an electrical fan box was installed in an unprofessional manner), a medalion could be a viable solution. This breaks up the plain of the ceiling and reduces the visibility of flaws. Solid wood beams can be fastened to the ceiling at even intervals, or in another creative pattern. Add Beams, a Medalion, Crown Molding and other AccentsĪdding decorative beams to a room can hide flaws if the ceiling is sufficiently tall to accomodate these. Recessed lighting can use CFLs to save energy and, as an added bonus, recessed lighting is highly desirable in newer homes, and will likely pay for itself at the sale of your home. Recessed lighting also has the visual effect of raising the ceiling because no physical fixture sits in the upper space of the room, drawing eyes to the walls and furniture instead of the ceiling. 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Since the eye sees imperfections in the ceiling because of the light reflected off of them, and flat paint reduces overall reflection, this dramatically reduces the visibility of small flaws. Flat paints don’t reflect as much light as their glossier counterparts. Paint the Ceiling with a Flat White Ceiling Paintįlat paint will go a long way to hide minor imperfections on a ceiling. Here’s a few ideas to get you started on fixing that flawed ceiling to make the overall look fantastic. Of course, as with any home improvement, the options range from very simple to are-you-sure-you-shouldn’t-hire-someone-for-this difficult. No matter how perfect the design, a bad ceiling will draw the eye up and ruin the effect.įortunately, there are a few things you can do to take care of that ceiling and finish off your design. A ceiling with a few imperfections can really detract from a room. …unless the ceiling has flaws (perhaps because the ceiling strapping is incorrect or non-existant). Slap a coat of ceiling white on them and they’ll pretty much go with anything… The result? Ceilings pretty much get ignored. Walls and floors get all the attention, don’t they? We spend hours debating the color and finish of wall paint, whether we should lay ceramic tile or settle for carpet, and how to make sure our walls and floors complement our furniture to achieve the perfect look. And since the desktop version ran on Mac OS (Version 10.2 or later) and Windows computers, I figured this was something worth checking out. for your $29.95 investment, you basically get two apps that should play nicely with each other. It is described as an app that "offers a powerful and easy way to manage everything from grocery shopping to holiday gift lists to keeping track of DVD rentals." First introduced seven years ago, in February 2002, this app lets you manage multiple shopping lists on a Palm OS handheld and desktop computer. So with that in mind, and after having such an awesome experience with SplashData's SplashPhoto app, I thought I'd give SplashShopper (SRP $29.95) a try. Rather than waste energy on wistful ponderments, we ought to focus on some of the many apps that have been developed for the Palm OS platform over the years (remember. Those of us carrying a Centro or Treo may suffer from iPhone envy due to the sheer volume of affordable apps that are available for that platform. Yeah, the idea of "reduce, reuse and recycle" doesn't come into play with this approach.Īlong came Apple's App store, and with it a reminder that there are all kinds of ways you can accomplish things quickly and efficiently from your smartphone. Upon returning home, and sometimes the minute youve walked out of the store, that list gets crumpled and tossed away. 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The Mulholland Drive view is more about the dramatic LA basin on one side of the mountains, and the scenic San Fernando Valley on the other side. Those who wish to see some celebrity abodes on their Los Angeles visit can always book a celebrity home tour. Constructed in 1924, twenty four-mile Mulholland Drive in the City of Los. A number of celebrities are known to live in the area, though their homes are hard to find as they are hidden well. Photograph caption dated Janureads, Motorist stops at spot on twisting road for view of the West Valley. Go to to see the video catalog in United States. After attending a photography meetup at the LA River, I decided to head up to Mulholland Drive to get some night shots of the city. In addition to all the wonderful city and landscape views, those who are cruising along Mulholland Drive Los Angeles can also take in the exclusive homes that line the stretch. This title may not be available to watch from your location. It's at this point that some people park the car and enjoy some hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. The road soon becomes a dirt road that isn't open to motor vehicles. Whether Mulholland Drive should be viewed as a grand puzzle where, if watched with the eyes of a hawk and the memory of a dolphin, everything will fall neatly into place to reveal the. After Universal City, the rest of the San Fernando Valley begins, and drivers can continue on Mulholland Drive for a few miles after crossing the 405 Freeway. After enjoying the views of the Hollywood Sign and the downtown area while doing some Mulholland Drive sightseeing, many drivers continue on to savor the views of Burbank and Universal City. This relatively simple sign is one of the most iconic landmarks in Los Angeles, and Mulholland Drive is one of the best places to enjoy an unfettered look. It is named after Los Angeles pioneer civil engineer. Even if you don’t want to do the full drive through the evening, you can make a second visit to one of the lookout points to watch the sunset and admire the sparkling city lights. In addition to admiring the downtown skyscrapers, those who are doing some Mulholland Drive sightseeing can also expect to catch some idyllic views of the Hollywood Sign. Mulholland Drive is a street and road in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. The views from Mulholland Drive are equally as breathtaking at night. The pair shares duties incubating their eggs for 28 to 35 days-though the female is usually the one sitting on the nest, while the male hunts. They build their nest together with sticks and leafy branches, often in a tree, but sometimes on a cliff ledge or building. Sometimes, they lock talons and take a dramatic spiraling dive toward the ground.ħ.) Red-tailed Hawk couples are experts at co-parenting. In courtship rituals, the male and female fly in circles together. Red-tailed Hawks can close this extra eyelid when perched to shield their eyes from wind, or for protection when diving to make a kill.Ħ.) To woo a mate, a male Red-tailed Hawk might catch prey and pass it to a female in midair or perform repeated dives. To keep their eyes clean, birds have a third eyelid called a nictitating membrane. Then, they snatch their prey-usually a rodent or other small mammal, but sometimes a snake or another bird-with talons up to 1.33 inches long.ĥ.) Red-tailed Hawks have sharp eyesight that’s eight times better than a human’s. In flight, they can spy a mouse on the ground from 100 feet in the air. They scan the ground by soaring in wide circles or by perching on a tree or telephone pole. Juvenile Red-tails, on the other hand, emit a series of short shrieks.Ĥ.) As their threatening call suggests, Red-tailed Hawks are formidable hunters. Though the eagle looks intimidating, it makes a paltry squeal compared to the adult hawk’s piercing cry. Many movies play a Red-tailed Hawk sound when a Bald Eagle appears on screen. Females are typically much larger than males, which is common among raptors.ģ.) Adult Red-tailed Hawks make a majestic call:a hoarse screech that lasts for two to three seconds. If this sounds familiar, it’s probably because Hollywood loves it. Plus, with 14 subspecies and many color morphs, adult Red-tailed Hawks have a variety of plumages.Ģ.) Red-tails are among the largest Buteo hawks in North America, second only to the Ferruginous Hawk. They’re built to soar, with wingspans that average a little over four feet. Juveniles don’ t get the red feathers until the start of their second year, instead sporting brown barred tails. Their other namesake is their characteristic reddish-brown tail feathers, a trait shared by many of these hawks-but not all. You’ve probably seen one from a distance, but here is a closer look at this magnificent bird.ġ.) Though they were known among North America’s Indigenous peoples, the first Red-tailed Hawks studied by Western scientists were identified in Jamaica in 1781 and named accordingly: Buteo jamaicensis. They often hunt along highways, circling overhead or hovering in place as they scan the ground for prey. Among the large, soaring hawks known as buteos, Red-tails are the most widespread in North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a great gateway species into birding or hawk watching. (ed): The Holographic Paradigm and Other Paradoxes. Ishida from the University of Hiroshima (ed.), The Region: Its Cultural and Physical Aspects, pp. In: Committee for the commemoration of the retirement of Professor H. Senda, M.: Kodai Nihon Ni Okeru Tochi Bunrui (A study of land classification in ancient Japan). Princeton University Press and Tokyo University Press, Princeton and Tokyo 1969. Columbia University Press, New York 1965. Nippon Gakujutsu Shinkokai (trans.): The Mayoshu. Nakamura, I.: Kami To Hito No Seishinshi (Mental History in Man and God). Herbertson, R.: The major natural regions: An essay in systematic geography. (New edition 1972)Ĭhristaller, W.: Die Zentralen Orte in Süddeutschaland. (trans.): Nihongi: Chronicle of Japan from the Earliest Time to A.D. This idea of nature's superiority to culture can explain the Japanese geographical concept of landscape.Īston, W.G. In this context, culture is in the hands of nature. However, people provided shrines for Kami to placate their reckless domination. In ancient Japan people believed that natural landscapes were created and inhabited by these Kami, and that the will of these Kami controlled the cultural domain. Some examples of the Kami's names and their English explanations are as follows: Amaterasuomikami (godess of sun), Oyamatsumi-no-kami (god of the mountain's spirit), Nozuchi-no-kami (god of the field's spirit). Kami who represent elements of nature belonged to a Pantheon in ancient Japan. The time has come to consider the traditional Japanese idea of nature as Kami (gods) in comparison with the binary opposition of nature/culture which derives from modern rationalism. From an economic view point, in fact, the European concept of nature which is opposed to culture has contributed to land exploitation that caused the destruction of Japan's natural landscape. As modern geography in Japan was formed by the influence of European geography, most academic geographers in Japan have followed the occidental view that proposed an opposition between cultural and natural landscapes and that, due to the belief in man's power, sees the former as superior to the latter. Recently a few Japanese geographers became aware that the concept of nature in modern geography differs from that of traditional Japanese thought. May 11, 2023, 1:19 AM ET (AP) 5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tokyo causes minor injuries, damage An earthquake has shaken Japan’s capital, Tokyo, and surrounding areas, injuring several people and causing minor damage Shibuya district, Tokyo Tokyo, formerly (until 1868) Edo, city and capital of Tokyo to (metropolis) and of Japan. This option is better if you want to buy many months in advance or need extra characters.
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