Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette

Posted on October 19, 2012 by | 84 Comments

By Vladimir Brezina

This week’s Photo Challenge is Silhouette.

Wait, didn’t we already do that theme just a little while ago? Yes, back in August. But that was not the Daily Post’s challenge—it was Ailsa’s challenge on Where’s my backpack?, ahead of the game as usual… (Ailsa herself posted some fantastic silhouettes that you should definitely check out!)

In any case, here are some more silhouettes, or near-silhouettes. A hard-edged one in the late-afternoon sun…

and others softened as the sunlight filters through early-morning fog…

More photos from that trip are here. A second interpretation of “Silhouette” is here.

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Some other nice “Silhouettes”:

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  1. Dina | October 19, 2012 at 12:17 pm | Reply

    A bautiful silhouette with a magical atmosphere.

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  2. Arindam | October 19, 2012 at 12:22 pm | Reply

    Great collection of pictures. The first one is the best for me.

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  3. ailsapm | October 19, 2012 at 12:54 pm | Reply

    Aww, thanks for the nod, Vlad, that’s the second time the WordPress challenge has followed my lead, I’m feeling like quite an innovator! That last one with the bridges is really beautiful, but something about the top photo makes my heart skip a beat. Maybe it’s the almost-but-not-quite-there horizon, or the glassy water with that perfect reflection of Johna. Absolutely lovely.

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  4. Gracie | October 19, 2012 at 1:05 pm | Reply

    I really like the simplicity of the first photo. It’s like looking into a dream.

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  11. thirdeyemom | October 19, 2012 at 2:55 pm | Reply

    Gorgeous entries! I remember Ailsa’s travel theme too! :)

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  19. Amy | October 19, 2012 at 5:00 pm | Reply

    Great shots, especially the first one!

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  23. bluebrightly | October 20, 2012 at 12:01 am | Reply

    Very nice photos for the challenge – I know that light!! You make the best of the hazy skies. Well, I’ll be back soon, if only for a week – I will look for kayaks, esp. if I take the ferry!

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  24. Myra GB | October 20, 2012 at 1:23 am | Reply

    These are beautiful photographs! Loved them. :)

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  28. The Wanderlust Gene | October 20, 2012 at 4:27 am | Reply

    Thanks for the pingback Vlad – and for more of your dreamy silhouettes on the water.
    I was so happy we had another shot at the subject because I’ve hundreds of silhouette shots just screaming ‘pick me’ after being overlooked for Ailsa’a challenge!

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  29. funandfantastic | October 20, 2012 at 4:51 am | Reply

    THANK YOU very much for selecting http://funandfantastic.wordpress.com/ Vladimir! I feel humbled by a compliment from a great photographer as you!

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  32. Anne Camille | October 20, 2012 at 7:47 am | Reply

    Vlad, these photographs are terrific! The first one is wonderful. I especially like the reflection of the sun in the water. But the second one is my favorite. The tip of the kayak in the forefront makes this photo standout by adding context and color to the cityscape in the distance and the other kayak.

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  34. eof737 | October 20, 2012 at 9:05 am | Reply

    Beautiful and serene shots… ;-)

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  36. Playamart - Zeebra Designs | October 20, 2012 at 9:33 am | Reply

    yes, i thought the same thing! you pulled out more great images!

    work project going on in my house, which is upside down and crazy but good! glad i had time to see your post – it’s a great one!

    z

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  39. Angeline M | October 20, 2012 at 11:56 am | Reply

    Fantastic photos. That first one is great, looks like the kayak is on glass, and then there’s that tiny speck way in back on the left.

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  40. poppytump | October 20, 2012 at 1:42 pm | Reply

    Gosh I wished I could feel confident on the water like you show us all the time !
    Lovely serene photos moving around superstructures :-)

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  41. Touch2Touch | October 20, 2012 at 3:53 pm | Reply

    For me, silhouettes have to be hard-edge, and your first photo fills the bill, beautifully.

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  42. Luddy's Lens | October 20, 2012 at 4:39 pm | Reply

    Thanks so much for the pingback!

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  45. Adventure Nick | October 20, 2012 at 5:45 pm | Reply

    Beautiful photos! The first is my favorite, but they’re all great! If you get a chance, join in our challenge this week too! The theme is “weather” – http://www.letsbewild.com/photo-challenge/wild-weekly-photo-challenge-2-weather/

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  46. LightHouseBlues | October 21, 2012 at 3:43 am | Reply

    Great images, all of them!
    I’m in total awe of your perspective here, so very close to nature, yet this fantastic skyline in sight all the time…. Love it!

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  47. Suzanne | October 21, 2012 at 5:29 am | Reply

    Yes the first photo is really breathtaking.

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  48. Inside the Mind of Isadora | October 21, 2012 at 1:18 pm | Reply

    These are great photo’s. I love the overcast sky in the 2nd one. I think they may be running out of themes. hahaha
    Thanks for the ping back .. appreciate it. ~~~“ : – )

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  49. Angelia Sims | October 21, 2012 at 3:14 pm | Reply

    Looks like a great place to find peace.

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  50. NamWrites | October 22, 2012 at 9:25 am | Reply

    I love the bridges picture. These pics make me want to go kayaking next time im in nyc.

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