marianvdb

Fear for darkness is possibly evolutionarily hardwired in us to prevent us from going to places where our eyes cannot detect danger. I also believe, it takes a lot of training to get over such ingrained fear. Of course, fear for darkness varies between individuals, age etc., but I don't believe anyone is completely immune from it. Thats what makes it a potentially apt subject to harness in photography. Tactfully executed images can bring out and show us our hidden raw fears and emotions, which could be even more significant when our rational brains cannot justify them. Fear itself has been a prominent subject in literary and art fields for many centuries. I have interest in experimenting with this area in future. For now, I would like to share an image that is heavily darkened using photoshop to attempt to create an effect. Of course its only a first attempt.

 

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I couldn't agree more! I also think everyone has 'some' kind of unease about the darkness. If you like, you can post your final picture on www.picturesofthedark.com and I can add you to the other pictures. Here's hoping that a lot of other interesting photographers are also interested :)

Hello,

I'm a Graphic Design student and I use a Canon 750D with which I like to go outside once in a while. But I'm here for a specific question, based on some of my own experiences… So I hope this is ok!

For my final year project (for LUCA School of Arts, Belgium) I'm looking for pictures of what scares you (a lot or just a bit) in the dark.

Beautiful or experimental pictures, good or bad... I'm looking for all types of pictures - as long as they're about what scares you at night.

Capture your fear with your camera.

Go to www.picturesofthedark.com and share your story.

This student thanks you!

:-)

Marian.