Competition: 2025-04 - Backlit

Competition Type:NWPC Themes
Competition Date:May 10, 2025
Status:Open
 
Closes:April 30, 2025 11:30 PM
Member Voting Opens:April 30, 2025 11:30 PM
Member Voting Closes:May 7, 2025 11:30 PM

Maximum pixel width for images: 1920
Maximum pixel height for images: 1080

Maximum title length: 50 characters.
Image Sequences are not permitted.

Competition Definition

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Comments for this Competition

Drama and depth can be evoked through images that use the technique of backlighting. The interplay of light and shadow, as when capturing the glow of a sunset filtering through a forest or the outline of a person against a bright horizon, can create a sense of magic and mystery. This is more than just a silhouette. It's a way to enhance an emotional aesthetic in photographs.

For inspiration, take a look at these websites. Copy and paste the link into a new tab or window.

https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-backlighting-in-photography

https://expertphotography.com/backlighting-photography/

https://colesclassroom.com/braving-backlight-take-amazing-photos-backlighting/


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