Week the Second: Kiss the Girl

What says love more than a good Disney movie? Especially such a classic as the Little Mermaid. This is from the ride at Disney's California Adventure and is the infamous scene where Prince Eric and Ariel almost kiss.

This scene is a great depiction of love waiting to happen. The focus of light is on the couple which is a beautiful cool, white light. The source of which can easily be the moonlight shining right on them. The water surrounding them is lit by blue gobos that really accent the depth of the lake they are on. I especially love the dim lit moon behind the characters because it gives the illusion of distance. Which I notice now is inconsistent with the notion that the moonlight is shining on the couple from above. (Whoopsy Disney)

This image would be completely different without the blues surrounding the lit couple. It definitely makes me think of how lighting can set the mood/tone/feel of the situation. Because yes, you need the characters lit, but the subtleties in the lighting for the rest of the picture is what tells the story. Especially if it is a Disney story. This also confirms the idea that romantic situations are usually lit cool and dark (moonlight). Perhaps even by candlelight which is at first thought, you would think it is a warmer color to be romantic. But I suspect it will need a definite balance of cool lights to achieve the sense of romance.