Shadows and Light Inspiration

http://www.flickr.com/photos/deniscollette/406158510/

I really loved this photo because it doesn't look really fancy or professional, but the shadows are amazing!  The shape of the leaf comes out onto the ground and is the center of the photo.  The shadow is really dark and helps to create great contrast in this photo.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/riccarducci/1434420180/

This photo really brings out the composition element of framing in a really creative way.  The subject is the man, but he is dark and almost mysterious.  I also really love how detailed that walk and building are in this photo.