3 - Assignment #5: Exposure Composition Assignment

I took a picture of a whiteboard cleaning thingy on a keyboard (black on black). I've noticed that at EV 2- and EV 1- the black colours mix together, creating a rather unappealing look. The darker images are more clear at around EV 0 or EV +1, but EV +2 is far too light and it washes out the darker colours. For a dark on dark picture, I'd personally use EV 0 because it keeps the dark colours vibrant and the different objects are completely distinguishable.

In this picture I put my favourite soymilk against a white cupboard drawer (white on white). For the light on light comparison, I realized that EV +2 is blinding, and it washes out the colours yet again. (like the dark colours) But even with the "washed out" look it looks quite "holy", as if the soymilk is descending from the heavens. Although EV +1 looks pretty cool, I really like the "dark" look of EV 1-. (EV 2- is way too dark)

I believe that there's no actual set EV value for dark or light pictures; It seems that it's a matter of preference and it is based on the scene you are taking.(EV 2+ for  bright/glowing effects and contrast, EV 2- for scary/hidden things or EV 1- dark/light contrast if there is something light among darkness)