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Uplighting
for Directional Viewing
When the lighted
object can be viewed from one direction only, above-grade
accent lights are the logical choice. To prevent direct
glare, fixtures are aimed away from observers. Place the
accent lights behind shrubbery to keep a natural looking
landscape.
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Uplighting
for All Around Viewing
If
the lighted object may be viewed from any direction, then
grade level luminaries are the ideal solution. These luminaries
can be louvered internally to further reduce the potential
for glare |
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Moonlighting
 The
effect of moonlight filtering through trees is another
pleasing and functional outdoor lighting technique. Both
up and down lighting is used to create this effect. With
fixtures properly placed in trees, both the trees and
ground are beautifully illuminated. Ground lighting provides
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Downlighting
For outdoor activity
areas, fixtures placed above eye level provide efficient
lighting for recreation, safety and security. Overlapping
light patterns will soften shadows and create a more uniform
lighting effect. Mount fixtures to patios, gazebos, facades,
eaves or trees.
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 Silhouette
Trees and shrubs
with interesting branch structure are dramatic when silhouetted
against a wall or building facade. This combination of
landscape and facade lighting provides additional security
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 Spotlighting
Special
object such as statues, sculpture, or speciment shrubs
should be lighted with fixtures that provide good shielding
of the lamp. Mounting lights overhead on eaves or patio
structures eliminates glare and fixture distraction.
If ground-mounted fixtures must be used, conceal them
with shrubbery.
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Path
Lighting
 Fully
shielded path lights produce the best visabilty by eliminating
glare that could cause difficulty in recognizing obstacles
or steps.
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Spread
Lighting
 Spread
lights produce circular patterns of light for illuminating
ground cover and low shrubs. Fully shielded fixtures produce
the best glare-free landscape lighting. Partially shielded
fixtures can be installed in taller shrubs where the additional
up-light is useful in backlighting translucent foilage
while reducing glare.
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