GALLERY > STATUES AND FOCAL POINTS



While uplighting, downlighting and crosslighting are terms relating to position and direction of light fixtures, the term accent lighting is a more accurate one when it comes to lighting particular focal points for emphasis and drama (although the term spotlighting is also sometimes used where the light fixture is positioned further away).

3D lighting of a rock feature.
3D lighting of a rock feature.  A temple can be illuminated to be mirrored in a pond.

Illuminated view of an urn framed by obelisks.  Cross-lighting a marble garden sculpture from a pergola.

Uplighting a modern bust creates a dramatic focal point in the garden  Uplighting close up to graze stones emphasises texture.

The sun - backlighting through glass makes this feature the star of the show  Uplighting with recessed lights makes these glass rods a special focal point

Colour filters can add variety to lighting of glass and ice sculptures  Dramatic uplighting of a sculpture of a seated boy
A E4121 copper spotlight crosslights the 3d rock feature - lighting the rear slab to silhouette the front one using a 35w lamp - for a striking garden lighting effect