Let's See Those Silhouettes!

-MountainDog- · 8th of November 2010 (Mon)

I couldn't find a thread dedicated to silhouettes, so I'll start one. I love silhouettes. The technique can make for some great dramatic shots with a lot of pop and uniqueness.
I want to see everyone's silhouettes. People, Landscapes, whatever you have, as long as it's backlit and black.

I'll start off with a couple of mine.

1. Dead Tree Silhouette at Garden of the Gods

2. Rock Climber

3. Friends at Arches National Park

4. Rafting the San Juan River

5. Girl in Rocks

6. Moon and Forest

OK everyone, let's see yours!

Krzysztof · 8th of November 2010 (Mon)

Maternity clients seem to always want silhouettes, so here is mine.

kezug · 8th of November 2010 (Mon)

it`s me · 9th of November 2010 (Tue)

CamDiver · 9th of November 2010 (Tue)

Here's something I done recently as a promo shot for my fledgling company...

Cheers,
Mark.

monty28428 · 9th of November 2010 (Tue)

A couple from Kure Beach

-MountainDog- · 9th of November 2010 (Tue)

Wow guys, great shots so far.
Keep 'em coming!

it`s me · 11th of November 2010 (Thu)

it`s me · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

35mmNewbie · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

My first Silhouette.

Tubbed440 · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

I'll play.

TheBurningCrown · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tubbed440

I'll play.

You win

.

Mike · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

Here's one from me. Wooden heffalumps on my upstairs landing:

Sunset Elephant Safari web-0008 by mikegreen78, on Flickr

-MountainDog- · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

More great entries folks!

Tubbed440: Nice shot. How's the bike propped up? Those wires?

Mike: Great color! I like how you can make out the tusks on the front guy. The leaves give it a good safari feel.

Tubbed440 · 12th of November 2010 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by -MountainDog-

More great entries folks!

Tubbed440: Nice shot. How's the bike propped up? Those wires?

Thanks!

This was more or less a quickie shot one day after installing the new plastics. The wires you're seeing are power lines in the background, I guess I should clone those out.

On the "free standing" look of the bike: I've never been fond of a kickstand, as it seems as if they are always coming down at the wrong time. I used a standard old "bike stand" or "triangle" as some may call it. It's a triangle looking bit that has a provision for sliding into a hole in the rear axle, and the bike leans on it like a kickstand. If you look real close at the rear wheel, you may be able to make out the triangle shape, starting at the rear axle and spreading at 45 degree angles towards the ground.

EDIT: Matter of fact, I just confirmed you can make out the stand. It looks almost like real "thick" spokes on the rear wheel.

8th of November 2010 (Mon)	#1
-MountainDog- Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 282 IMAGE EDITING OK	Let's See Those Silhouettes! I couldn't find a thread dedicated to silhouettes, so I'll start one. I love silhouettes. The technique can make for some great dramatic shots with a lot of pop and uniqueness. I want to see everyone's silhouettes. People, Landscapes, whatever you have, as long as it's backlit and black. I'll start off with a couple of mine. 1. Dead Tree Silhouette at Garden of the Gods 2. Rock Climber 3. Friends at Arches National Park 4. Rafting the San Juan River 5. Girl in Rocks 6. Moon and Forest OK everyone, let's see yours! __________________ Canon Rebel Xsi: Canon 15-85mm IS, Canon 55-250mm IS, Canon 50mm 1.8 II, Canon 18-55mm IS, Canon Speedlight 430 II B+W CPL and some GNDs, Manfrotto 190CX3 w/ 496RC2 Canon Powershot A620, Olympus OM-4, 27" i7 iMac http://www.flickr.com/photos/zach-jager/ Last edited by -MountainDog- : 8th of November 2010 (Mon) at 14:46.

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Krzysztof Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 123	Re: Let's See Those Silhouettes! Maternity clients seem to always want silhouettes, so here is mine. __________________ My tools: 5D & M6

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CamDiver Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 'Water Borne' Posts: 863	Re: Let's See Those Silhouettes! Here's something I done recently as a promo shot for my fledgling company... Cheers, Mark. __________________ "A man is only as big as the dreams he dares to live" liquidmocean

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monty28428 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Carolina Beach Posts: 9,665 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Let's See Those Silhouettes! A couple from Kure Beach

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-MountainDog- Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 282 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Let's See Those Silhouettes! Wow guys, great shots so far. Keep 'em coming! __________________ Canon Rebel Xsi: Canon 15-85mm IS, Canon 55-250mm IS, Canon 50mm 1.8 II, Canon 18-55mm IS, Canon Speedlight 430 II B+W CPL and some GNDs, Manfrotto 190CX3 w/ 496RC2 Canon Powershot A620, Olympus OM-4, 27" i7 iMac http://www.flickr.com/photos/zach-jager/

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Mike ugly when I'm sober Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sandwich UK...the place, not the food! Posts: 14,913 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Let's See Those Silhouettes! Here's one from me. Wooden heffalumps on my upstairs landing: Sunset Elephant Safari web-0008 by mikegreen78, on Flickr __________________ www.mikegreenphotography.co.uk Gear UK South Easterners flickr Blog 5∞px Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? ::: A closed mouth gathers no foot.

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-MountainDog- Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 282 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Let's See Those Silhouettes! More great entries folks! Tubbed440: Nice shot. How's the bike propped up? Those wires? Mike: Great color! I like how you can make out the tusks on the front guy. The leaves give it a good safari feel. __________________ Canon Rebel Xsi: Canon 15-85mm IS, Canon 55-250mm IS, Canon 50mm 1.8 II, Canon 18-55mm IS, Canon Speedlight 430 II B+W CPL and some GNDs, Manfrotto 190CX3 w/ 496RC2 Canon Powershot A620, Olympus OM-4, 27" i7 iMac http://www.flickr.com/photos/zach-jager/

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