~ Caught In Silhouette ~

Photography is an art with many aspects. Behind an every good photograph, there is a balanced amount of light; in technical language we call it as a ' Perfect Exposure '. Depending upon the amount of a light entering into the camera while clicking, a photograph is differentiated into three types viz. over-exposed, under-exposed and perfectly exposed.

Sometimes, things get more interested if we under-expose the frame. This is the essence of Silhouette Photography. We adjust our camera settings in such a way that only outline or shape of the body is visible having zero details of the interior parts.

First and foremost requirement of the Silhouette Photography is; you must click against the light. It means that your subject must be sandwiched between available light source and the camera.

Then, your subject must be under-exposed. This is a bit tricky and can be achieved by having a command over ISO ( sensitivity ), Shutter Speed ( how fast the shutter is ) and Aperture ( opening of the lens ). Once you understand to control the exposure, the technical job is done and now artistic aspects kick in. These aspects determine how beautiful your photograph is !

Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. 

Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. 

Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. 

Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. 

Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. 

Sam Dunes Desert, Jaisalmer, India. 

Naneghat, Sahyadri, Maharashtra.

Serene Evening With Jupiter In The Sky, Shahapur, Maharashtra.

Garden Lizard On The Branch Of A Tree, Gandhari, Maharashtra.

Placed On The Top, Chandigarh, India.

Siddhagad Trek, Murbad, Maharashtra.

Self-shot, Peb Fort, Neral, Maharashtra.

Self-shot, Peb Fort, Neral, Maharashtra.

An Evening On The Kokankada Of  Harishchandragad, Maharashtra.

I hope; this post will definitely give you some basic understanding about the Silhouette Photography. Do take proper care while exposing the camera directly to the intense sunlight. For beginners, Golden Hours (early morning and late evening light) are recommended. Keep experimenting, beacuse after all, it's all about directing viewers to your Artwork. 

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