By Shima
The moment the shutter of a camera clicks, a “thousand words” are captured as many would say. A photo speaks a volume… it contains lots of meanings… tells a story or two. Once a picture has been taken, there’s much more to say.
Silhouette photography is a wonderful way to convey drama, mystery, emotion and mood in a picture. It defines a view of an object or a scene consisting of the outline and a featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. Pictures like these often don’t convey a clear story, and leave part of the image up to the imagination of the viewer.
The most eye-catching silhouette photos are those with a brightly coloured and interesting background. Sunrise and sunset provide excellent silhouette lighting, with the clouds adding texture and interest to the sky. It is also possible to get some great silhouettes against harsh sunlight, or even artificial lighting.
Here are some examples of silhouette photos to endear you with the depths of photography and perhaps inspire you to try and take some of your own. Enjoy and be inspired!
Silhouette of the Mosque
Li River Sunrise
Sunday Sunset on Rabat Beach
Wind and sea
Silhouette Paddle Surf Boys
Jump
Harness the moment
Hold me please
Symphony of Colours
Kuwait Sunset
Riding the Clouds
Like Mother Like Daughter
How many triangles do you see?
Net Work
Towards an Arabian Night
World’s Favourite Sport
Tramonto Silhouette
Beach Hammock
Masquerading Silhouette
