47 Stunning and Creative Examples of Silhouette Photography

47 Stunning and Creative Examples of Silhouette Photography

In photography, a silhouette is defined as an outline that appears dark against a light background. More specifically, it is where the subject is seen as a black shape without detail against a brighter background.

A silhouette is achieved by photographing into the light – preferably with the subject directly in front of the light. Some of the best silhouette photographs are taken at sunrise or sunset, when the sun is just on the horizon – that is the moment when the sun causes the sky to be at its brightest, giving a greater contrast between the sky and the subject of the photograph.

47 Stunning and Creative Examples of Silhouette Photography

47 Silhouette Photography

The technique is not easy, and there is a lot more involved than in my short explanation here. There is a selection of resources about taking silhouette photography included after the showcase.

So here is a selection of stunning silhouette photographs where the creative photographers got it absolutely right!

Andando
Andando

Just Waiting
Just Waiting

Perspective
Perspective

Method Silhouette
Method Silhouette

I said to the man…
I Said to The Man

When All Limits Are Crossed
When All Limits Are Crossed

Gabbiani al tramonto
Gabbiani al tramonto

Reflection Kiss
Reflection Kiss

Winding up
Winding Up

Landscape
Landscape

Russia
Russia

Silhouette-1
Silhouette 1

Green Shadows
Green Shadows

Art Studio
Art Studio

Silhouette-2

Li River Sunrise
Li River Sunrise

Cowgirl
Cowgirl

My heart will go on
My Heart Will Go On

Power
Power

Silhouette at Sunset
Silhouette At Sunset

Cowbow and his Mount at Sunset
Cowboy and His Mount at Sunset

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Reflections
Reflections

Camel Silhouette
Camel Silhouette

Strangers in the Night
Strangers in the Night

Sunday Sunset on Rabat Beach
Sunday Sunset on Rabat Beach

Sunrise Paddling on the North Canadian River
Sunrise Paddling on The North Canadian River

Santos – Brazil
Santos Brazil

Sunset in Lisbon
Sunset in Lisbon

Untitled
Untitled

Munich in Silhouette
Munich in Silhouette

Tabled Silhouette
Tabled Silhouette

Miss Silhouette
Miss Silhouette

Great Blue Heron Silhouette
Great Blue Heron Silhouette

Knotts Windmill Silhouette
Knotts Windmill Silhouette

Columbian Black Spider Monkey Silhouette
Columbian Black Spider Monkey Silhouette

Sunset Silhouette
Sunset Silhouette

Silhouettes
Silhouettes

Nature FM
Nature FM

Silhouette-3
Silhouette 3

Water
Water

Silhouette-4
Silhouette 4

Birds Silhouette Flight
Birds Silhouette Flight

Silhouette-5
Silhouette 5

Silhouette in Orange
Silhouette in Orange

Silhouette-6
Silhouette 6

Fountain Silhouette
Fountain Silhouette

Silhouette Photography – Tips and Tricks

Conclusion

There is more involved in silhouette photography than may at first meet the eye, therefore, great shots of silhouettes are quite an achievement, requiring a creative eye, possibly a very early morning start and a lot of patience.

Have you taken a great silhouette photograph, or have you come across any that we have missed here? Please share your thoughts and links with us in the comments below.

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