Robinson, H. P. (Henry Peach), 1830-1901 · New York : Scovill & Adams · leaf 149
of a landscape cannot be materially altered by the photographer, nor is it necessary that he should alter it; but the chiaro-osctiro of nature is so continually changing, that he may select the effect that gives the most pleasure to the educated eye. A few sketches of the arrange- ments of light… … Fig. 24. than on any other part ; and all lights in a picture should be treated as parts of a whole, and subordinated in various degrees to the principal light. Fig. 24 represents a simple form of chiaro-oscuro much used by many artists. In this arrange- 9
Composition (Photography)
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