tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post5422654061143474587..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Remote Cast ShadowsJames Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-23225107533532222062017-01-08T06:21:37.160-05:002017-01-08T06:21:37.160-05:00Yes Chris. A shadow cast by a lamp post, telephone...Yes Chris. A shadow cast by a lamp post, telephone pole, or similar, will be sharpest at the base, where it meets the pavement/sidewalk. As you follow the shadow along though, it gets increasingly less distinct as stray light enters from the sides. You can even see the effect if you stand a pencil on end in a patch of sun.David Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625249236436381416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-75385158010841884942017-01-07T18:06:48.668-05:002017-01-07T18:06:48.668-05:00So an object that starts close to the shaded surfa...So an object that starts close to the shaded surface and progresses away would leave a progressively blurred shadow? Say a telephone pole on a street with a low angle sun for instance. Chris Jouanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064029633068399561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-27486712686403031782017-01-06T17:12:02.572-05:002017-01-06T17:12:02.572-05:00Ah, David, you're not alone.
And a timely rem...Ah, David, you're not alone.<br /><br />And a timely reminder of gaps in my video library. To Gumroad!Warren JBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743987856127631574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-14549461317636422482017-01-06T15:35:33.575-05:002017-01-06T15:35:33.575-05:00There's a large building in our town, with a p...There's a large building in our town, with a plain white wall. Two trees cast shadows on it at a certain time of day. The nearest one to the wall casts a sharp-edged shadow, while the farther one creates a much softer, blurred image.<br />Every time I see this unique light effect I feel the urge to grab the nearest passer by and point out this fascinating spectacle, and share the moment... <br /><br />However, I strongly suspect that most bag-laden shoppers would just look at me like I've been in the sun a little too long.<br /><br />Oh well.David Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625249236436381416noreply@blogger.com