Accent
Lighting adds interest to a landscaping by
"accenting" particular objects, details or foliage. Large
plants and shrubs, trees, works of art, statutes, fountains,
gazebos, decks, patios, doorways and walls can all be enhanced with
accent fixtures. Accent fixtures are particularly suited to
illuminating an object that can be seen from only one
direction. To prevent glare, fixtures are aimed away from
observers and concealed behind shrubbery to keep the landscape
natural and uncluttered. Accent fixtures can be used to
create many uplighting and downlighting techniques in a
landscape.
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MOONLIGHTING
Moonlighting is a downlighting technique that
imitates nature ... the mysterious play of light and shadow
filtering through the trees on a moonlit night. This effect
is created by positioning light fixtures high above the ground,(the
higher the better), to simulate the soft diffused light of the
moon. When a mild light is used, attractive patterns of light
and shadow are produced as light filters down through the tree
branches. When using this lighting technique it is important
that the light source be hidden.
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SILHOUETTING
Silhouetting is created when
the shadow of a distinctive plant or object is seen against a wall
or other vertical surface that is lit from below. The light
source should be concealed in the ground or placed directly behind
the object being silhouetted. This creates a dramatic effect
when silhouetting plants with unusally shaped leaves or
branches.
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SHADOWING
Shadowing is similar to
silhouetting. To create shadowing, the shadow of the plant is
projected on to a wall or vertical surface by being lit from the
front. This effect can be even more dramatic than silouetting
because the shadow of the object is often greatly
magnified.
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SPOTLIGHTING
Spotlighting is used when you
want to focus an intense beam of light to accent a particular
object or landscape detail. Be careful, Spotlighting done
incorrectly can ruin the subtle beauty of a nightscape. This
technique is used best in combination with other lighting techiques
to reduce the potential of glare.
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SECURITY
LIGHTING
Security lighting need not be harsh
or glaring. By combining strategically placed low level
lighting with accent lighting, you can create a secure environment
without blinding the area. Accent fixtures can be used to
enhance the surroundings while securing it.
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