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Week 1 - D.C - Night Light Calm

 

I took this photo last Wednesday, October 8th at my friend's place while grilling K-BBQ. 

I was initially drawn to the atmosphere that lighting shaped in the environment. The warm tones provided calming ambience mixed with blue night of the sky. The lighting immersed and blended together really well with the surrounding structures, and it made it look even more natural with palm trees on the side. I appreciated how lighting can really shape the mood and atmosphere, creating a sense of safety. It wasn't too bright, but perfect amount of lighting to provide calmness and warmth. 

In addition to the sense of peacefulness I perceived, I appreciated how the lighting can elevate the experience of feeling comfort and together, especially when you are surrounded by a group of people you feel safe to be around with. Even thought it was just a get together moment for a dinner, the design and structure of lighting hightlighted our moments together.

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  1. Lonnie AlcarazOctober 13, 2025 at 9:55 AM

    Except for the sky and moon all of the lighting/architecture was designed by designers. I am sur ethey would appreciate your critique of their work :) Very detailed analysis and connections to emotions - nice post!!

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  2. Lonnie AlcarazOctober 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM

    You put Week 1 in your post but it was the Week 2 post - next one will be Week 4

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