Nov 11, 2016 1 min read

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Kids play football in the parking lot at Fort Cherry High School.

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An old abandoned church

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Gaylene Eckleberry brushes her horse Topaz, after a riding lesson.

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Teens play a game of basketball at Dewey Park.

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Red flares light up the sky at the scene of a vehicle accident.

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It can be a real challenge at times to find a feature photo.

On a recent assignment, I was waiting for the event to begin. I could hear kids playing on a hillside behind me. So, I changed a few settings on my camera and stood there, hoping the small tumbleweed of giggles and laughter would make its way up to the top of the hill. It would be perfect situation for a silhouette, with the background brighter than the foreground and subject.

Out of the shadow, the children emerged just long enough for a few clicks of my shutter, and then they disappeared back into the darkness.

A silhouette creates a feeling of drama, mystery, emotion and mood. An ordinary image or scene becomes extraordinary if shot as a silhouette.

I look for every opportunity to capture one.

Here are a few of my favorite silhouettes I have captured. Attached is a link to a website with details and tips on shooting a silhouette.

Enjoy and, most of all, have fun

Silhouette Photography: The Ultimate Guide (+ 22 Tips)