Aug 7, 2025
Silhouette
A word that originated in France in the 1700s, later adopted in photography to describe a striking visual technique: capturing subjects in backlight, rendering them as dark shapes against a brighter background.
To create a proper silhouette, the exposure must be set in a way that the subject itself is underexposed—stripped of internal detail—leaving only the outline visible.
These images carry a unique power. The lack of detail invites the viewer to imagine what lies within those black forms. It's all about shape, contour, and suggestion. Silhouettes can evoke memories, emotions, or simply a sense of mystery.
This photo was taken at the harbor of my city, Ancona. A quiet moment where light met form—and left the rest to imagination.
