19 October 2012
Lens:
Silhouette, Nikon DSLR, 2012; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2012
Pens:
Silhouette is the theme of WordPress’ Weekly Photo Challenge. As I searched for an appropriate entry, I thought of the image in the Lens section.
This photograph is a celebration with my grandchildren. The backlight was pristine, casting itself through the doors and outlining my grandson. The candle, which is lit in front of him, instigates a narrative.
The story behind every silhouette is surrounded by drama and mystery. There is a hidden subject, but the viewer must fill in the details, which is exactly why this explanation is brief.
Note: As always I welcome comments about this post or any part of my blog.
Lens and Pens by Sally 
Beautiful silhoutte. It shares a wonderful moment that celebrates the joys that family gives to each other. The play of light and dark shadows are amazing.
While we have our mental memories of special moments, the photograph is the quintessential record. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing these mental moments. These are the ones that make us smile at the end of the day…
I agree. Thanks.
Is it ‘as it was’ or did you post-process it? It looks like the central part of the silhuette is total black. very interesting and I like the contrast with its surrounds.
Thanks, I only did a small amount of editing. I never do too much, enough to suit my own sensibilities and vision of the image.
It’s a great silhouette. The fact that you still have visual elements in the background gives a story to the picture. Why is the person looking out the window? Is he looking for some adventures out there, or maybe just some friends? The tones in the picture are beautiful.
Thank you, backlighting is always a challenge and still (as you said) develop a narrative.
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Love the contrast- it helps create an atmospheric pic.
Thanks, I do enjoy converting an image to a monochrome.
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This photo challenge is very nice. I like the black and white and everything about this photo.
Thanks, some photographs lend themselves to the monochromatic format.
Very nice, Sally! I like the clarity of the silhouette outline of your grandson.
Gracie, thanks, it was a fun day.