I can't think of the word for that. Say I take a picture of you in front of the sun, theres that effect where you can't see the person but everything around them.
2006-08-28 00:45:23 · 5 answers · asked by Mike G 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
It is a silouette; the subject against the light is in shadow, while the surrounding is well exposed.
The name comes from Monsieur Silouette in France that used to put his subject against light and trace its contours over a paper.
2006-08-28 01:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by bigonegrande 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that's a silhouette or backlit subject.
When taking the picture, especially if you are close to your subject, don't use flash as fill light though. If you do, you won't have a silhouette effect because the flash light will hit your subject and compensate for the lack of light on it. Just take the picture without flash, and make sure the light is coming from the back of the subject, right in front of you.
2006-08-28 07:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by thecatphotographer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Silouette
2006-08-28 01:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by qwerty456 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-08-28 15:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by good.picasa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some examples of silouettes so you can feel confident that is the answer you're looking for...
http://absolutestockphoto.com/absolute_Silouette.html
THANKS!
Julie
2006-08-28 02:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by jewelz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋