In photography, professionals will always tell you to “look for the light,” but sometimes it’s more fun to focus on the dark, to embrace the beauty of a silhouette.
A good silhouette adds drama, mood, and depth to an image. It serves up a fresh narrative and gives another reason for a viewer’s eye to linger. There are many types of silhouettes and there are no hard and fast rules in how they should look. It’s whatever fulfills your creative vision or helps you to tell your story.
Here are a few of my favorite silhouettes I took in Namibia while exploring the world around three different Wilderness Safari Camps (Desert Rhino, Hoanib Skeleton Coast and Serra Cafema) where I was an invited guest.
an afternoon sandstorm ~Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
I don’t know what to say because your photo’s are so beautiful. I don’t understand about making photos but it is perfect what you did. I like this last one very much. Have a good day.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you return.
these are fantastic as well, Susan! Can’t even pick my favorite. One can almost feel the sand storm haze in the air, and I love the animals you’ve captured enjoying the shade.
Thanks a million. I love moody pics and silhouettes are inherently dramatic. At least I think so! 🙂
More, much more than “light” or “silhouette” I can´t help mention” the construction of the decisive instante in shooting the camera” (Catala-Roca, Cartier Bresson). And this is great in your P.P.Namibia!!
Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you liked it.
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Absolutely stunning.
Thank you very much Elen!
All of these are outstanding! The absence of light does the trick here.
Beautiful!
Thank you!
A stunning collection of silhouettes .. So clever 😄
Thank you! I’m really glad you like it. Silhouettes are a favorite of mine.
Time for me too practise ..
Stunning. Lovely stuff
Thank you, Rajiv!
Look for the dark – sage advice! And what a collection.
I kinda felt like Darth Vader writing that line.. “Look for the dark Luke…Look for the Dark!.” LOL
Glad you like.. thank you. 🙂
Lovely images, thanks for sharing!
Thank you very very much! I appreciate you taking the time to look at the piece. I hope you return. 🙂
Beautiful as always and fascinating images.
Thank you!!
Hi Susan,
I totally agree with you about silhouettes. I have attached my favorite silhouette that I took in Zambia in 2010 for you to enjoy.
Debbie Morris
Hi Debbie.. Thanks so much for your comment.. However, I don’t see an a picture. Did you attach?
You always handle the lighting conditions perfectly. The silhouettes are all lovely.
You are so kind to say that Laura.. but you also haven’t seen my outtakes!! LOL
Beautiful pictures and silhouette! Clever lighting congratulations
Thank you, Yolanda. I’m glad you liked it.