10Light and the Human Eye
The ability of the human eye to perceive light is truly one of the wonders of nature. Incredibly complex and delicate, the human eye is sensitive to a remarkable range of light levels and detail. In order to understand how we perceive light and color, let’s begin by considering light’s basic characteristics—where does it come from and how do we describe it. We will then explore the characteristics of the eye and human vision to better understand the components of compelling nightscape images.
Light
The ability to perceive the different colors of light is surely one of life’s greatest joys. Light is the name given to ...
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