How can we have multiple shadows from multiple light sources, eg on a pitch?

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It seems a silly question but it doesn’t seem to make sense. If you stand in the middle of 4 light sources, one on each side while being the same distance from each one: how can they be strong enough to cast a shadow yet not strong enough to remove the competing shadow from the equally powerful light source?

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The shadows you’re seeing are illuminated by 3 of the lights, but they aren’t as bright as the spots illuminated by all 4 lights. The difference between the 100% illuminated grass and the 75% illuminated grass is the shadow you see.

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