#ShadowsAndLight

[rajavomwaldrand]

“A fragment from the video – caught between movement and stillness. A still from a moment in transition.”

[abysssart]

From the Depths: A Warrior's Spirit

[misskohane]

hidden (the Burren, 2022)

[abcphotoblog]

[storyrd]

Shooting Film

Leica M4 / JCH StreetPan 400 Film

Selingsgrove, Pennsylvania

[akiyoshiyasudaselfish]

Camera obscura

A rhythm reflected—where illusion meets reality.

“A memory reversed.

A vision blurred.

A rhythm reflected. ”

— Camera obscura by ★STAR GUiTAR

クラシックなテクノのエッセンスを取り入れた、内省的かつダンサブルなトラック。��カメラ・オブスクラ（暗箱）」の仕組みのように、光が反転し、音が現実と幻想のあわいを映し出す。

A classic techno-inspired track, both introspective and danceable.

Like a camera obscura, it inverts light and reflects a world between illusion and reality.

🎧 [ https://lnk.to/SG_CO ]

[chusaengsri]

"Whispers of Light: The Ethereal Dance of Shadows on Sheer Curtains"

[wherechaoswins]

[aiizn]

-Untitled.

[spectrasgothiccinema]

What Scene From a Movie Traumatised You When You Were Younger?

For me, it was this. Nosferatu’s elongated shadow creeping up the staircase in Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. The way it seemed alive, more terrifying than the figure casting it, haunted me for weeks. I couldn’t walk past a staircase without feeling those spectral fingers reaching for me.

Movies have a way of lodging fear in the corners of your mind, don’t they?

[visionproductions2008]

Capturing the glow of happiness in the shadows. ✨

[normally0]

From Cave to Contemporary: The Evolution of Architecture in Light of Plato's Allegory

Once upon a time, in the depths of ancient history, humanity dwelled within the sheltering embrace of caves. These dark caverns were both refuge and cradle, protecting our ancestors from the elements and the unknown terrors of the night. But within these primal shelters, something stirred—a flickering ember of curiosity and creativity that would eventually ignite into the flame of civilization.

In the mystical realm of Plato's "Timaeus," the philosopher delved into the nature of reality and perception. He spoke of a world where shadows danced upon the walls of a cave, cast by the flickering light of a fire. For those confined within, these shadows were the only reality they knew, their understanding of the world limited to the fleeting shapes and movements they observed.

But there were among them those who dared to question, to seek the truth beyond the shadows. These seekers of knowledge ventured forth from the confines of the cave, ascending toward the blinding brilliance of the sun—the source of all illumination and enlightenment. And as they emerged into the radiant realm of daylight, their eyes were opened to a new understanding, a revelation of the true forms that lay beyond the shadows.

Inspired by this allegory, let us imagine the evolution of architecture from the primal confines of the cave to the refined structures of contemporary society. In the earliest days, our ancestors carved crude shelters from the living rock, shaping their dwellings according to the contours of the natural world. But as their understanding grew, so too did their aspirations.

Drawing upon the lessons of Plato's cave, architects sought to transcend the limitations of the past, to mold the world according to their vision rather than being constrained by it. They began to experiment with new forms and materials, striving to capture the essence of light and space within their designs.

And so, from the rugged irregularity of the cave, there emerged a new paradigm—the perfect symmetry of the rectangle. This geometric form became the foundation of a new era in architecture, a symbol of humanity's mastery over the forces of nature.

Within these rectangular recesses, shadow was no longer a chaotic interplay of light and darkness, but a controlled element, carefully orchestrated to enhance the beauty and functionality of the space. In this way, contemporary society found its place within the continuum of history, occupying a future shaped by the lessons of the past. Let us remember the humble origins of architecture, born from the depths of the cave and guided by the eternal quest for light and truth.

[fujicolours]

📸 Wohnblock in Ludwigsburg – aufgenommen mit der Leica D-Lux App. #LeicaDLux #Ludwigsburg #Architekturfotografie #UrbanPhotography #LightAndShadow #LeicaPhotography #StreetPhotography #ArchitectureLovers #PerspectivePhotography #Cityscape #UrbanExploration #CompositionMatters #BuildingPhotography #FineArtPhotography #ShadowsAndLight #MinimalPhotography #InstaArchitecture #LinesAndAngles #ArchitecturalDetails #LeicaLovers #PhotographyPassion #UrbanAesthetics #StructureAndDesign #FrameTheMoment

[chusaengsri]

A figure in a hooded cloak stands in a dimly lit alley, shrouded in mystery and shadows.

[bluebunnystudio]

🧄 SHADOWS BENEATH THE GARLIC LIGHT 🧄

Discover the ancient Romanian ritual of "The Vigil of Three Cloves" – where St. Andrew's Eve transforms ordinary villagers into guardians against the night's most terrifying visitors.

When strigoi rise from their graves and shadows dance with malevolent intent, an entire village arms itself with nature's most potent shield: garlic. From the elderly matriarch tracing protective symbols on frosted windows to maidens dreaming of future husbands while vampires lurk beyond the glass, this forgotten folk practice reveals humanity's eternal struggle against darkness.

Experience a world where protective wreaths crown doorways, where candlelight battles encroaching shadows, and where dawn brings not just sunlight but the promise of temporary reprieve from eternal hunger.

A visual journey into Romanian vampire folklore that transcends time – where ancient wisdom meets contemporary artistry in a dance as old as fear itself.

#RomanianFolklore #StrigoiRising #VampireTraditions #GarlicProtection #StAndrewsEve #CarpathianMysticism #FolkHorror #AncestralRituals #EasternEuropeanMyths #SupernaturalDefense #RuralMagic #WinterSolsticeRites #FolkCustoms #NightGuardians #TransylvanianTales #TraditionalProtection #MidnightVigil #SacredGarlic #VillageWisdom #ShadowsAndLight

[sistahscifi]

Michele Tracy Berger will be a panelist at Shadows and Light: Exploring Black Horror and Black Healing this Sunday! Berger director of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University. Her short stories have appeared in FIYAH: Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, @MidnightandIndigo, and @ApexBookCompany to name a few. She is the author of Doll Seed (@AuntLute, 2024)

Learn more: @sistahscifi | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shadows-and-light-exploring-black-horror-and-black-healing-tickets-1123298037669

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