Week #8 Calm after the storm

I snapped this pic early one morning after a night of rain. I was on my way to an early meeting; the campus was desolate and quiet. Although there is a lot darkness in this picture, I get an overall impression of calmness and serenity. The darkness starts at the bottom of the screen and moves toward a bright sky, this trajectory gives me the impression that a journey has taken place. Even though there are dark, heavy storm clouds in the sky, the way the light is breaking through gives a sense of hope and resolution.

There is also nice contrast between the darkness in the foreground and light in the background. In the extreme front of the frame, on the bridge, there is some soft lighting. The interplay of soft blue light and shadows in this segment of the frame adds to the overall calmness I get from the picture.

I see a lot of blue in this picture with a little bit of yellow and lavender.

There is something magical about campus at times like this when it is so quiet and still.