"Darkness is the absence of light. Shadow is the diminution of light." ~ Leonardo da Vinci

Diagonal Shadows (Photo from our "Landscapes" Portfolio - select photos to enlarge)

Diagonal ShadowsShadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Walking, hiking, in the woods means encountering shadows. It's part of nature. The light of the sun streams through the trees and casts shadows.

Sometimes, the variations in light make the hike more difficult. Protruding rocks and roots make for obstacles to stumble upon. Or, we fail to see the bit of mud that our boot sinks into. This is all about situational awareness.

The situational awareness that we use to keep us from stumbling also helps in discovery. The woods possess a myriad of textures, colors, and lighting. The woods are alive with a multitude of sights and revelations.

Here the shadows do not obscure but enhance the experience of hiking through the woods. It is something to behold and capture.

Shadows On Stone Wall

Shadows On Stone WallShadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Path Shadows

Path ShadowsShadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Gradient Shadows

Gradient ShadowsShadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Winding Shadows

Winding ShadowsShadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Shadows fall in the late day sun on Browning Woods Trail in South Kingstown, Rhode Island