Landscape Painting: Which Direction is the Sun Shining From?
By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide
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Landscape Painting: Diffused or Overcast Light Source
Landscape Painting: Diffused or Overcast Light Source
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Diffused lighting occurs the light is filtered, softening shadows and colors, and eliminating stark contrasts. In nature this occurs on overcast days where the sunlight is filtered through the clouds (or through city pollution or forest-fire smoke).
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