Lighting Observation of a Scene: Rooftop scene in Shawshank Redemption

The scene I have chosen to analyse is the part where the men were able to relax and have a few beers after Andy has bribed the guards. The time of day looks like sunset, and the subjects are lit directly in the sunlight. I made the observation by looking at the skin tone of the subjects and the horizon. It appears as though this was shot during the last minutes of golden hour and transitioning into blue hour. Seeing the men relaxed with a cold beer in there hand sets a moment of ease. The scene makes you feel relaxed after a had days work in the hot sun. This mood was also complemented by the body language and the interaction between the inmates.

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