The Pool

Whenever my son and I go to the pool, we always see the reflections of the sun on the water.  It looks like white ripples in the water but it is really light from the sun.

Clouds

Because of the lack of sunlight, you can see in this picture that the clouds are gray.  Normally, the clouds would be light when there is more sun shinning.

Cucubano

When I at my parent’s home, one thing that I enjoyed so much is searching for “cucubanos”.  The cucubano is a tiny beetle native to Puerto Rico.  The backside of this specie lights up.  They also can light from the middle area.  It is fun to play on the patio trying to catch the one that lights the most.  Once again, nature gives us another source of light.  Watch this: https://www.google.com/search?q=cucubano&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Sre3UtaSDYyLkAe9y4GwDA&sqi=2&ved=0CDQQsAQ&biw=1608&bih=797&dpr=0.9#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=FnNC1i0KNppONM%3A%3BJBW3sBKew-BD2M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Flh4.ggpht.com%252F8r10ZT-W9OE7bt29ueHJM8N8we4UY0myuj2CZDfagxhn2q0kO1vPASYCMXmbP6rEQKleUSbo_0sLOr8t9nhR%253Ds1200%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.projectnoah.org%252Fspottings%252F10023895%252Ffullscreen%3B1200%3B1200

La Parguera, Puerto Rico

When I was a kid, my parents took me to a beach called “La Parguera” in Puerto Rico.  It is a bioluminescent bay in which the water glows when the microorganisms in it are agitated.  It is so spectacular how nature works and shows us how to use techniques to light our environment.  I felt like I was in the movie “Avatar”.  Please, enjoy the link: https://www.google.com/search?q=la+parguera&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=xbW3UsPPHciTkQepmYHQBg&sqi=2&ved=0CEYQsAQ&biw=1608&bih=797&dpr=0.9#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=NXw44mUkOMNReM%3A%3BgAQUnxdxI0yhpM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fblogue.voyagesbergeron.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2010%252F09%252F21-sept-2010-e1353000030314.png%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fblogue.voyagesbergeron.com%252Fblogue%252Fcategory%252Fplongee%252Fpage%252F3%252F%3B800%3B815

The Fire Truck

Whenever I see a fire truck go by with its red flashing lights, it makes me feel worried.  I wonder about if somebody is hurt and if there is anyway I can help.  So I immediately pull over to the side, making sure I’m giving the fire truck enough room to go where it is going.

The Red Light

Seeing a red light when I’m driving makes me angry.  I always wonder why the red light is way longer that the green light.  In Orlando, you are always at a red light for a long time, but when the light turns green, your turn goes by fast.

Skycrapers

Every time that my son and I go to Downtown Orlando, we always see skyscrapers.  If you think about it, the amount of light that it takes to light the whole skyscraper, takes a lot of energy.

Birthday Candles!

Birthday candles!  When people get ready to sing “Happy Birthday”, they always light the candles and turn out the lights.  Because of the yellow glow, it usually just lights that area.  It makes the birthday person’s face glow.  Seeing that glow on their face makes me feel happy for them!

Glow-in-the-Dark T-Shirts

I love my son’s glowing-in-the-dark t-shirts.  Not only can I see him, but also it reminds me of the time that “Ghostbusters” came out in theaters.

The Blackout

When I go to concert, my favorite part is the blackout.  Because of the lack of light, you can’t see anything.  It is an exciting introduction to the lights in the show.

Back Lights

One day I was driving the police pulled me over, because one of my back light for my car went out.  It is an important source of light that we use everyday.  Imagine people driving at night without their lights working.  People could get into car accidents or run someone, or something over.

My Cell Phone

Instead of using a flashlight, I like to use my cell phone.  Whenever I’m looking for something in the dark, I never know where my flashlight is, but I always have my cell phone on me.  So using it is more convenient.  It is also safer to use it at concerts than to use a lighter.

Planet Hollywood

The sign of Planet Hollywood at Downtown Disney is spelled out in red lights.  It’s easy so see from far away because is so bright.  If it was on regular writing, we would not be able to see it because it’s night time and so dark outside.

My Nightlights

Maybe you will laugh about this, but I use my Christmas light as a nightlight.  I’m an energy saver, so I know that LED lights uses less energy; which cost less money than regular nightlights.

Toys

Looking at my son’s Disney Infinity toys on the shelf, they remind me of nightlights.  All of them change colors after a few seconds.  They have enough brightness to be nightlights.

My TV

Sometimes when I feel tired, I lay down on my couch and before I fall asleep, I have to turn on the TV.  The light from the TV makes me feel safe at night.

Wii Controllers

The blue LED light of my Wii controller is so bright that I feel invited to play.

Wawa's Gas Station

Whenever I go to the Wawa’s gas station, I feel safe because there are so many bright lights that if anything happen to me, I know that somebody would see.  Unlike some other gas stations, that doesn’t have much light at all.

The Moon

We are not in the dark at all…light is always present.  Even when we are sleeping, there’s a source of light that comes through the window.  It’s true…we are not in the dark at all.  The moon gives me company at night, feeling safe and calm to rest.

Too Exposed

I’m too exposed to light.  That makes me sad… Why?  Every time that I’m going to my computer the screen is too bright for me.  I always have to turn down the brightness, or else my eyes start to hurt.

My Neighbor's Balcony

Looking at my neighbor’s balcony makes me feel sad.  It reminds me that it’s Christmas time and instead of being at home with all my family members during the holidays, I need to stay at home with my kid and wish that I could also have a balcony to put some lights on.

Water Fountain

This is me at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  All the people that visit this big mall, wants to take a picture on the water fountain.  The lighting design under the water fountain enhances the modern sculpture inside, making me feel free and connected to other people’s imagination.

St. James Cathedral, Downtown Orlando

I took this picture in St. James Cathedral at Downtown, Orlando.  The lighting design inside the Cathedral gives a soft touch on the mural painting.  I feel peaceful and calm every time that I take the mass.

Picture Perfect

Light is everywhere!  The Sun as our first source of light gave me the final touch on this picture.  I love the way that my son is smiling while the Sun is reflected on the bench.  It makes me feel happy and full of joy!  It’s like the Sun is also smiling to give me the perfect shot!

The Birth of My Son

All of us human beings have experienced the first encounter with light when we were born.  I can’t tell you about my first day, because it is something that I don’t remember.  But looking at this picture when my son was born, I can say that light is the most valuable, necessary and spectacular thing that happens for the first time to a human being.  Light welcomes life!

Puerto Rico's Coliseum "Jose Miguel Agrelot"

This is my favorite venue:  The Puerto Rico Coliseum.  It has an impressive architecture, and the lightning design invites me to take a look at it and go inside.  It is like something really spectacular is going to happen there!

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK STARS

When my son and I moved to our apartment, I decorated the bathroom with the Spiderman's shower curtain and some “glow in the dark stars” on the walls to give some nighttime mood in that area.  When he discovered the effect that the stars have in the dark after light exposure, he was amazed and wanted to keep the lights on for more exposure.  Even for me is fun and beautiful to have some lights at night!  It makes me feel comfortable and happy at home with my son!

After all the audio courses that I took for a year here at Full Sail, I’m trying to focus on every visual aspect to understand how the light functions around me.  I like to wake up early in the morning on weekends (around 7:00 a.m.) while my son is still sleeping and seat on the sofa with a cup of coffee.  The soft light that comes from my white window curtains in the living room brings me the tranquility that I need to start my day.  Obviously, is not the first ray of light that I see when I wake up, but is the most peaceful and inspiring moment that I enjoy!