Uplighting.
Uplighting is the most commonly used
technique to illuminate trees, wall, statues, sculpture, and
other objects. Light fixtures are ground-mounted or
recessed into the ground and directed upwards, away from the
viewer to prevent glare, about 1/2 the distance from the trunk
to the edge of the canopy or "drip line". |
Wall Lighting
Wall lighting or
"grazing" accentuates textured areas with highlights
and shadows. Position the light source close to the wall,
allowing the light to skim across the surface. |
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Path
Lighting
Path lighting is
basically spread lighting but at a lower height. This
technique of lighting is ideal for illuminating pathways,
borders, steps, and driveways. In this type of lighting, a
high degree of light shielding is necessary to prevent glare.
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Shadow Lighting
Shadow lighting is a
unique technique in that the fixture is placed in front of the
object casting a shadow or pattern on the wall, gate, or area
behind it. This application is most effective when there
is a large, open area behind the object. As the light
comes closer to the object, the greater the throw of the shadow
pattern. |
Sign Lighting
Sign Lighting uses
accent lights to provide illumination to signs and for other
identification purposes. |
Back Lighting
Backlighting is used
to dramatize an unusually shaped object by creating a silhouette
of the object. The light source is placed behind the object and
aimed at a vertical surface further behind the object. |
Cross Lighting.
Cross lighting is the technique used
for lighting trees, bushes, and other objects from two or more
sides. The cross beams of light often reveal the three
dimensional form of the object. Using two or more lighting
fixtures generally allows more creativity and draws attention to
the lighted object. |
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