Shadow Play

In Elements of the Chinese Gardens we learned that walls are an important element of Chinese gardens for capturing shadows and displaying poetry. I'm always on the lookout for good shadow play, whether on an outside garden wall, an inside wall with a garden projection, or an interesting architectural pattern almost anywhere. Enjoy this gallery of shadow play from everyday life.

Blinds cast a shadow on a notebook

Blinds and plants blur together

The the old Chinese Elm casts a shadow

An outside garden scene projected into a dark stairwell

Architectural pattern in a parking garage

Blinds are fascinating

Architectural shadows from a large skylight

Another outside garden scene projected into the stairwell

Wooden art models at play

Shadows and vines in the fall

Shadow as art form!