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Sail the Seven Seas by Leanne LindsaySail the Seven Seas by Leanne Lindsay

Sail the Seven Seas by Leanne Lindsay

Will you sail the seven seas with me? The rain was putting on a steady performance outside my window this afternoon, and I felt a surge of creative energy. It was the perfect opportunity to take out my camera and play with some of its features I hadn't quite gotten around to yet. I also had this idea for a photo that had been brewing for a while, and today felt like the right day to bring it to life! So, I grabbed an old book and a well-loved paper boat, the kind I used to make as a kid. Strangely enough, when I opened the book randomly, it happened to open up to an ancient map of the world. I arranged the book and boat on a table near the window, letting the soft, diffused light from the rain-covered sky bathe them in a gentle glow. Focusing on a shallow depth of field helped blur the background and really make the paper boat the star of the show, creating a miniature world for the little paper boat to sail in.
Confusion by Leanne LindsayConfusion by Leanne Lindsay

Confusion by Leanne Lindsay

In the dark, abandoned tunnels below Sydney, people try to find their way, but the light is confusing for it does not give direction but shines in all directions while still not giving off enough light to show the way. The people stop to get their bearing, to find their way, but it is hopeless. The harshness of the lights and shadows forbodes the stark and unfriendly world they find themselves in. The darkness is oppressive, and it seems to close in on the two people who are walking through the tunnel. The shadows are menacing, and they suggest that there is something dangerous lurking in the darkness. The light from the bulbs is not enough to dispel the darkness, and it only makes the shadows seem more frightening.
The Shadow by Fidan Nazim Qizi

The Shadow by Fidan Nazim Qizi

The dark shadows of people are pretty mystical. It is as if the shadow describes everything instead of the person himself. By drawing shadows, we also protect their privacy. It's like they don't exist, they have traces. That's why it is possible to see such shadows in underground passages.
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