This photograph was taken Friday outside of the Irvine Barclay Theatre. I love discovering beautiful hidden spots on campus whether they are small gardens, quiet places surrounded by trees or a tiny pond that feeds into a waterfall fountain. What really struck me about this spot was how lush and green it looked compared to the cement waterfall it feeds into. The sunlight that sneaks through the leaves of the trees makes the tiny pond seem more alive. The shadows that the light creates with the plants creates a rainforest feel to the photograph. Recreating the rainforest feel for the stage would involve lots of lighting to create a lush and shadowy environment. To do this I would use a revealing setting for the pipe end lights to emulate the sunlight. I would also use the shins with gobos in them to create a leafy and shadowy effect in green. Below is a photo of the waterfall fountain it feeds into.
Beautiful images and a great example of how scenery or costumes can change meaning - two images right next to each other that have a very different feel. Make sure to tie what you are seeing to how it makes you feel - we can light emotions much easier and more effectively than replicating nature :)
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