Brief Overview Of Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting has made quantum leaps forward in utility, cost, and energy efficiency.  Although some people may argue that outdoor lighting is not nearly as important as indoor lighting, there are others who differ from that view and maintain it is very important in lighting field.

Outdoor lighting products are essential type of lights that are used to lighten outdoor areas, such as flower and shrub gardens, trees, pathways, sidewalks, driveways, swimming pools, spas, fountains, buildings and structures, patios, balconies, decks, porches, and so on. 

There are so many things that can be lighted outdoors and a number of lighting techniques that are commonly used today. The following is a list of  more widely used lighting techniques. 

Spotlight lighting technique uses a spotlight to shine a light on architectural features. It's important to place the light in a position that shines fully on the focal point and minimizes glare and wash-out effect.  Silhouetting.  Another very popular lighting method used widely around the world. Silhouetting puts the light fixtures behind the featured object to bring out the backlit shape of the object rather than the exact color and texture.

Flood lighting is a technique that involves shining a light directly in front of a featured object such as a tree or shrub, creating an eye-pleasing shadow and light effect. Other popular outdoor lighting methods include: deck lighting, grazing lighting, wash lighting, step lighting, path lighting, fountain lighting, pond lighting, and sign lighting.  

Keep in mind that because outdoor lights are constantly exposed to the elements, so it is important to choose right lighting fixtures for your particular applications. For example, path lights would not be appropriate fixtures for spotlighting or for pond lighting, nor would spotlights work well for lighting your walkways. 

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