dun forget the guidelines people.. camera and film pls. :D
Forgotten the explanation hehe:
Sil·hou·ette
1. a two-dimensional representation of the outline of an object, as a cutout or configurational drawing, uniformly filled in with black.
2. the outline or general shape of something: the slim silhouette of a skyscraper.
3. a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
its getting a bit confusing.
if the term silhouette is actually a photography term, some of the shots here aren't really silhouettes i guess. but right now, i am personally seeing the term silhouette as a non-photographic term.
as all of you can see, in #1, it states "a two-dimensional representation of the outline of an object, as a cutout or configurational drawing, uniformly filled in with black." technically speaking, it is correct to say that a picture of a shadow is also a silhouette, am i not right? however, it might not be a silhouette if it is with regards to a photographic term.
i think there should be a clarification on this matter. would the shots that are to be submitted in this theme of the month, have to be silhouettes in photographic terms only, or can it also be taken literally?
dear ranon,
it also says
3. a dark image outlined against a lighter background.
i searched cambridge dictionary and it gives example as..
silhouette Show phonetics
noun
a dark shape seen against a light background:
The silhouette of the bare tree on the hill was clear against the winter sky.
silhouetted Show phonetics
adjective
forming a silhouette:
The goats high up on the mountain were silhouetted against the snow.
cheers
:lol: Photographic or layman term, both the same term. :lol:
A silhouette is a silhouette and a shadow is a shadow not a silhouette. :lol:
ahaha.. those going back to school, please ask ur teacher, 'is a shadow a silhouette?' :twisted: :twisted: i wanna know wat they would say. :D so go ahead and post in chitchat later... :twisted:
anyway, for now, let's leave the theme as silhouette 'silhouette' as the silhouette we know. :)
Hmm...
Actually, I think ranon's question not bad la.
He's not confuse on how to get silhouette shots but just wanna see whether we can accept the dictionary term literally.
However, I just don't want this question to further confuse those who already have difficulty grasping the basic concept of getting the right silhouette shots to begin with.
So, for clarification sake and to end this debate on definitions, please use the 'photography term of Silhouette'. (aka Cindy's post in page 5).
At this point, I think we should move from what is silhouette to what makes a reasonably good silhouette picture.
Links to re-read until you fully understood what is expected out of silhouette photos :
http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-photograph-silhouettes/
http://www.picturecorrect.com/photographytips/silhouette_photos.htm
thanks for answering my enquiries! greatly appreciated!
A reminder for all to be civil in their comments.
cudas is right..
silhouette can only be form when a figure is in front of a bright/light background.
and a shadow is most likely not a silhouette. if it is, no point coming out with another word called silhouette already.
and yeah ppl.. keep all of em coming. whoduh submitted a nice pic
by polaroid 340.i know the picture is crappy haha just trying my luck.
Reverse the process,we have night.
another submission from me..
Camera :
X-700
Film :
Kodak Gold 100
Chasing the dragon..
Condo?
Ql-17 with kodak EliteChrome xpro
In the Shadow of an Angel
Windmills
and by the way.....all shot digitally :twisted:
U were there on the "My Little BlackBook Exhibition"
I thought i only see wilmer only.
