Light and Color in the Outdoors

Abstract

"Title of the original Dutch edition: De natuurkunde van't vrije veld. I. Licht en kleur in het landschap"--Title page verso. 1. Light and Shadows -- 2. Reflection of Light -- 3. Refraction of Light -- 4. The Curvature of Light Rays in the Atmosphere -- 5. The Measurement of Intensity and Brightness of Light -- 6. The Eye -- 7. Colors -- 8. Afterimages and Contrast Phenomena -- 9. Judging Shape and Motion -- 10. Rainbows, Halos, and Coronas -- 11. Light and Color of the Sky -- 12. Light and Color in the Landscape -- 13. Luminous Plants, Animals, and Stones -- Appendix A. Measuring Angles out of Doors -- Appendix B. Photographing Natural Phenomena.