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Frank P. Luongo 		 

Backlit or Silhouette?


 
 
I have uploaded a photo with intentions of creating a backlit effect, NOT a silhouette. To me it appears more like a silhouette. I was trying to achieve that golden "halo" effect.

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January 28, 2005

 

Bob Cammarata 		 
 
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Backlit,...with the sun low and off to the left

Bob Cammarata

  
 
Frank,
To create a "halo effect", the primary source of light needs to be less direct.
Even when hiding the sun behind a tree branch or limb, it is still too bright and will dominate the scene,... causing silhouettes.
The light SHOULD be in front of you, but off to the side...or higher/lower to your shooting angle so that you can meter the subject normally (or maybe a little under-exposed), and allow the back-light to create a pleasing halo.
(See enclosed example.)


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