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A shadow is caused by an object blocking light so that it doesn't reach a surface. The area in shadow appears black because there is no light falling on it -- it appears dark.
In fact, most shadows aren't totally black, because light usually bounces around the obstruction off other objects (indirect lighting). You can also get coloured shadows where there are multiple light sources of different colours. e.g. in a nightclub or disco. Translucent objects may cast coloured shadows, e.g. stained glass in a church, where only some of the light has been blocked by the window.
Outside on a sunny day, shadows may appear black because your eyes have compensated for the bright light and can't make out the detail. But if you walk into the shadow your eyes will adjust to the light, and you'll see that the shadow isn't black at all, it's just darker than in the direct sunlight.
On a bright day with a blue sky, you may also see that areas in shadow (especially white objects in shadow) appear to have a blue tint. This is because although the shadow is not directly lit by the sun, it is lit indirectly by the blue sky above. It may not be very obvious, because your eyes and brain are adept at adjusting to changes in brightness and colour, but a camera will see it clearly. If you take a picture in shadow on a sunny day it comes out looking quite cold and blue. This is why many cameras have a 'shade' mode that alters the colours to remove the blue colour cast.
To make your own coloured shadows, try experimenting with two or more torches with different coloured plastic over the bulbs. Place objects on a piece of white A4 paper (in a dark room), and move the torches around and note the effects. An example of a coloured shadow can be seen here: http://www.Flickr.com/photos/sevennine/442923580/
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Why shadow are black?
because the shadow is dark in colour
What is black and follows you everywhere?
A shadow.
What is the colour of the shadow of an item in red light?
A shadow is the absence of light and the absence of light is usually said to be black.
Why are all shadows black?
Because a shadow is where light does not reach, and black is the absence of light. Where there is more than one light source, a shadow may occasionally appear a different colour.
Why shadow is black in color?
there are some preticullar properties of different colours. like all colours, black colour also has its own property it is, it absorbs colours so, when the white light i.e. when it touches a person, it turns into black (like when white light enters prism,it turns into 7) colours and absorbs other colours, and the shadow formed is of black colour.
Why is shadow the hedghog black?
It makes sense. Shadow is black, so Shadow the Hedgehog is black.
Why is shadow the hedgehog black?
Shadow's FUR is black and red because his blood is the same as Black Doom in Shadow the Hedgehog
Was shadow the hedgehog a brown hedgehog?
No, shadow the hedgehog is black.
When was Black God's Shadow created?
Black God's Shadow was created in 1977.
When was The Vincent Black Shadow created?
The Vincent Black Shadow was created in 2003.
What is a faint shadow?
Faint shadow is something that is a geryish shadow not black
Is a black shadow evil?
Since all shadows are dark, a black shadow is not evil.
How many pages does Black God's Shadow have?
Black God's Shadow has 252 pages.
Where is shadow ball in pokemon black?
There is no shadow ball.
Why shadow are black?
because the shadow is dark in colour
Why is the colour of the shadow black?
A shadow is the absence of light. W/o light, what you get is black, or darkness.
Is Black Doom Shadow's father?
technically yes because Shadow was made using Black Doom's DNA.
