Low Light

Brief

This is another of our more open rounds in terms of subject matter, and always provides the judges with a wide range of exciting and original entries. Cities are almost the perfect low-light subject, especially when they are photographed in the blue hour, when twilight and artificial illumination balance so beautifully. You could also shoot indoors, in an atmospheric café or using the light of a woodburning stove in the home. It’s a great theme for landscapes, too; when the sun is low in the sky and raking across the scene, it gives compositions an added dimension and brings your subject into sharp relief. And if all that isn’t enough inspiration, why not try shooting in a studio, creating a low-key portrait with careful use of artificial light? Whatever your subject, this is the category for creating a sense of depth and mystery.