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It is the quality of light that makes the brief period of time before sunrise and sunset so attractive.  When the sun is low on the horizon, light is soft and diffused, blending lighted areas and shadowy areas nicely.  It has such a soothing effect that most of us respond to this type of lighting very positively.

Landscape painters and photographers have known this as "golden hour" and think this is the ideal light condition to work in.  Colors look richly saturated and it is easier to capture the true atmosphere of a place in soft light.

A downside may be that golden hour doesn't occur at the most convenient time of the day.  We have to be an early riser and sometimes forget about breakfast.  As for the afternoon event, unless we plan well ahead of time, it is so easy to miss it.   Around the time before sunset, we are often so caught up in routine daily activities that we find it hard to drop everything and get ready to capture that perfect image.  So it does take some sacrifice to fully take advantage of this magical hour but it is definitely worth it.

Trattoria, Venice, Italy V

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches (29 x 21 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

Purchase: Sold

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