Penumbra - own images

The softer, less solid parts of the shadow in the first photo are a perfect example of 'penumbra.' I found it interesting how my thumb and little finger became almost invisible in the shadow cast by the soft morning light through my window. It made my hand look less human, distorted and stretched - and thus mysterious and intriguing. 
The second photo shows the pattern of light which appears on my ceiling every morning. I thought the way my window and curtains split the light into different colours and hues, when dispersed across the uneven texture of my ceiling, was really beautiful, and perfectly represented different types of shadows and 'penumbra.' I found it inspirational in terms of background, lighting, and shadow effects for my project.