Week 4, Sophia Higgins, CTSA Sunset, Passion

    This past Friday, I was on the Arts and Humanities Bridge when I noticed the sun setting. The reason this photo connects to passion is because it reminds me of why I chose to pursue the arts (ironically it being against the Claire Trevor Theatre). The analysis below will go further into this.

    I captured the moment because I enjoyed the composition of the light against the blue sky. The streaks of light that the camera captured were much larger than the streaks I saw with my bare eye. However, I enjoy the bigger streaks because it creates a barrier between the sky and the ground and buildings. The only exception to this is the Claire Trevor Theatre which crosses both realms. In my mind that is symbolic of the bridge theater builds between fantasy and reality.

    The clouds have a slight mystical feel because of the light reflecting off and through it. Further proving my conclusion of the fantastical world from above. The absence of light in the structures below also represent the dullness sometimes reality can be. 

    In future light cues, I may want to use a warm single source to create a more natural light source. The contrast between the blue (cool colour) of the sky and the sunlight is also another light I want to try and replicate in future scenarios. The most important part of the photo I would like to use is the symbolism of the streak of light separating reality and fantasy.

    I see the light as a beacon of hope and a reason to keep pursuing the arts. I feel very motivated and drawn by this photograph. This photo makes me feel emotions of joy, passion, and curious for the future.