Landscape Painting: Which Direction is the Sun Shining From?
By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
Landscape Painting: Top Lighting
Landscape Painting : Top Light Source
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Top lighting is, as the name indicates, when the light hits objects from above. In nature, top lighting occurs around midday. Shadows are small and directly underneath objects.
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