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Photography has many tips and tricks of the trade used both by amateurs and famous photographers - the many uses of light, perspective, darkness, exposure, and many other bits are what makes beautiful pictures. All of that wouldn't come to one unified look without shadows though as they are what gives the image depth or in some cases, changes the view entirely. Also, they're free, they're everywhere, and there's no limit to what you can do with them if you have the know-how.
Take a look at these beautiful photos compiled by Bored Panda to see what we mean. The use of a simple shade has transformed each of them. Some of these shadow photography pieces feature models adorned with the silhouettes of leaves, plants, and flowers, while others see bodies intersected by dark and sometimes seemingly body-hugging lines or pockmarked by light shining through hats and other garments. They're simple, they're clever, and they're beautiful, without a shadow of a doubt.
So, if you are looking for ideas for your next project or just want to check out some very cool photos - scroll down below and be ready to be amazed by the works of these shadow photographers!
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Vincent Racicot 9 years ago
Very. That was a 10 seconds fix, ask her to move her butt 3 inches to the left.
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Kim 9 years ago
Arjan, don't sweat the small stuff. Nothing in life is perfect, including shadows.
Arjan 9 years ago
Trust me I won't sweat over this :) But I'm a bit of a perfectionist and I just feel this shot would have been so much better if it did align (or maybe completely miss-aligned)
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Maria Wilson 9 years ago
Briliant..brings to mind the fantastic Rita Jean Bodine and her iconic image on her album..stunning
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Heather Mason 9 years ago
This photo was taken by me. I would appreciate link and credit to www.heathermasonphotography.com
Nicole Pettit 9 years ago
Amazing shot Heather! I love your use of shadow and texture here ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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over opinionated 9 years ago
Love that. I've done that with tables but never thought that I should photograph it
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Dessira Buchholz 9 years ago
Er, the Japanese flag you mean? They don't have a specific flag for their military as far as I know.
Diane DesAutels 9 years ago
Very cool, but shouldn't the shadows be centered on the eye, rather than just below it?
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Looks like what happens when a spider bite poisons your arm. The infection slowly travels....
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
I feel like I'm looking at her through those small striped sunglasses from the 60's! blue-sungl...b70e24.jpg 
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Jenn Loftis 9 years ago
Actually, it's not. It's a feather held in front of a spotlight.
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Janis Totham-Davies 8 years ago
This is quite beautiful, all these photos are:~) As for being 'Mature content', only in America!
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over opinionated 9 years ago
Beautiful lighting and the fern leaf makes a beautiful focal point
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Pepe Pereira 9 years ago
i already do this in my car in a raining night, looks like the people in my car are really crying.
Pepe Pereira 9 years ago
i already do this in my car in a raining night, looks like the people in my car are really crying!
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Romas Quicker 9 years ago
I have some works like this too... Here is one of them: QPH2236-Ed...e2b117.jpg 
over opinionated 9 years ago
I'm never going to like beards... I always wonder what bacteria live in it. I've heard some scary things scientists found growing in a beard...
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Michelle Jean Saquing 9 years ago
anyone else thinking that this isn't a shadow but it looks like a projector was used??
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over opinionated 9 years ago
It's just a bum it's not like she's spread eagle or anything and I've read things people wrote that are far worse then a bum
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Alex Taylor 9 years ago
whats the point of having that screen it a kids gonna click it regardless their age
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Diane DesAutels 9 years ago
I was just thinking that I must watch too much sci-fi, because glamor-shot was not where my head went!
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Zebra lady would have been better if we didn't see the arm holding the palm frond.
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Zoria Polunoczaja 9 years ago
This eye looks strange, it's shape is deformed like somebody played with it in Photoshop?
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