play of light
Example Sentences
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"The play of light and shadows and texture makes these paintings dynamic."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2024
As dawn breaks and dusk settles, the play of light and shadow turns the river green or gunmetal gray, lustrously pearlescent or mottled brown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2024
In the same way, the play of light and color created a surprising effect of instability, drawing moss and flowers alike down into the wavering reflections on the water’s surface.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
And for a moment, even if it is just a play of light on a laptop: all is calm, all is bright.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2022
She could hear the dragons screaming as she led the boy back to the door, and see the play of light against the bricks, reflections of their fires.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
