Having dark, upright trees against a light sky produces one of the most beautiful and difficult to handle situations in the landscape: sky holes. The amount of visible sky holes depends on the density of the foliage, but as an artist friend often said, “You have to give the birds a place to fly in and out.”Richard goes on to provide some very useful commments about the issue of the colour and tonal values of the birdie holes and the foliage surrounding them. This is a recommended read.
When the Light Comes Through the Trees
Thanks to Richard also for his lovely pastel painting of trees - and sky holes for the birdies!
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Thank you very much for these tips. I am learning more and more of sky holes as our South African bluegum trees really let through the light! I will follow the link immediately!
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