Week 10- Final Appreciation

So as I reflect on the time I have spent in this class, I take a moment to appreciate the idea of light in general.  As I was in the Little Theatre for rehearsals for Finals Week, I took notice at the simple lighting for the stage.  The simplicity of the lights made me ponder on the privilege we have as artists and creators to add more color and creativity in a final project of theatre.  I will never take light for granted anymore whether it is simply just for viewing or a spectacle to watch at Disneyland.

Week 10: Hiking before Sunset

This weekend I went on a hike with some friends to get a break from studying and all for finals. We went near sunset and when the sun was setting I came upon this picture. I really enjoyed the way this looked and the sun setting. We can see where the source of light is coming from obviously and the way the sun is shining with the glares onto the lens of the camera. It makes me feel like it's harsh on my eyes a bit just because of how bright the sun is and how white it looks but overall I really enjoyed this picture. The blue sky with the yellow layer before you see the landscape and the trees and bushes with it. The colors are very limited I feel as the tones were mainly yellow, green, and blue in the back with shadows of the trees and bushes on the floor. There are no colors that are popping out as they all blend well together (besides the sun).

WEEK 10: After Rainfall

This is another picture back from my winter break vacation in the Philippines, and this was taken at a tourist spot along the coast of Luzon (loo-zon). We were on the road back to our hotel and our travel guide was taking us to different locations to tour around. Around this time span, there was a typhoon storm, but the only thing that affected us was a lot of rain and nothing too severe. However, after the rain, we were able to enjoy the warm sunlight and see the beauties of this lagoon area. Since it was after the rain, the slight sign of the rainbow added more to this natural beauty of this beach. The sunlight touching the eroded white rocks on the right also made the scenery pop and the light of the sky and water made everything look pristine.

Week 10: Blaze

https://Recently, I was at Blaze waiting for my pizza when I looked up and noticed that the ceiling

seemed to be burning. There were these indents within the ceiling blocked off by spaced out wood

to look like a grate. Looking closer, you could see from behind the wooden panels, the ceiling was

painted red to support the burning effect from the red rope light framing the square outline of the

grate. While the red rope light was not very well hidden, I appreciated something so simple adding

to the overall aesthetic of the store. I remembered our conversation in class regarding taking a 

closer look at the stores we go to and how the lighting helps to sell it, and I believe Blaze utilized

lighting to work for them. 

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Week 10: Be Our Guest

Throwback to my Disney trip. So they have a Beauty and the Beast restaurant at Disney World and we just could not pass this up. When we got in it was the exact replica of the ballroom in the movie and it was soooo beautiful. There was basically only these chandeliers and the few lights on the wall lighting up this huge room. It was so elegant and warm. It made me feel like I was actually at their castle. There was just enough light so that we were able to see, but it was dim enough so that we could also have an intimate dinner. It was just amazing.

Week 10-Blackout Parking Structure

Yesterday, towards the end of Pinchas Zukerman's concert at the Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom and two blocks surrounding Segerstrom went through a complete blackout. The Concert Hall's blackout lasted for roughly 4 seconds until the backup generators came on, giving back light to the surprised audience and orchestra. The situation did not seem as bad until I walked outside the Hall where there were no backup generators. When I walked to the parking structure, I took the above image to show my friend how scary the little lighting looked in the parking structure. Thankfully there were some lights available but for the most part, it was a struggle finding my car in the pitch black. I felt that the little down-lighting cast on the floors of the parking structure heightened the scariness of the situation. The lighting cast shadows onto the floor from the cars making the floors appear even darker. The light, while only in a few areas of the parking structure, was high in intensity making the environment feel even colder.

Week 10 Fire and Ice

On the eve of finals, I retreat to the comfort of my home. Here we celebrate my Papa's birthday and St. Patricks Day. The weekend id fun of fun time with family but looming over my head it the impending threat of finals and papers. 

As I stare at the fireplace I feel warm and comfortable but the window lets in the chill of the unavoidable future. I am definitely projecting into this way too much but the lighting does definitely have a strong contrast!

Them both being natural sources of light make them feel as if they belong together but the firelight being so much more dominant with the bright light from outside makes it feel off. It is unusual to see this balance in a natural setting and this is what makes it strange to look at. 

And with me in my head about finals it only adds to feeling on edge.