Chiaroscuro in art is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
From the Zoe pregnancy series.
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Nikon D800
50.0 mm f/1.8
1/200 sec; f/8; ISO 50
Studio lighting
zoe, truth, cold, realisation, emotion, maree cardinale, woman, girl, female, chiaroscuro
Obsessed with riding the learning curve.
Having a blast.
Thanks for stopping by.
Maree xx
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Chiaroscuro in art is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.
model: Zoe
Nikon D800
50.0 mm f/1.8
1/200 sec; f/8; ISO 50
Studio lighting
Very effective indeed, Maree! Zoe looks different here… a somewhat pensive, questioning look…?? :)george
Thanks George. My favourite ones of Zoe are when I catch here unawares, like here. :)
– Maree Cardinale
A very emotional portrait and very effective, Maree !!!
Thank you Phil :)
– Maree Cardinale
Before I saw your description, chiaroscuro was my first thought! Beautiful!
:) Thanks Lynn xx
– Maree Cardinale
Just gorgeous M !
Thanks B.
– Maree Cardinale
I have learned something here. Thank you and really interesting work xo
Thanks Donna xx
– Maree Cardinale
A very powerful portrait. Great job!!
Thanks Melissa xox
– Maree Cardinale
SPLENDID IMAGE !!! WOW WOW WOW!
Thanks G xx
– Maree Cardinale
It has a powerful effect especially combined with the look on her face. Awesome. xoxoxox
Thanks dearest xox
– Maree Cardinale
Beautiful lighting Maree, love that!
Thanks Felix xx
– Maree Cardinale