Silhouette Collection (#100)

A church is seen atop a mountain during sunset near the town of Kalavrita, Greece, August 15, 2019. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Two women walk by the sea during sunrise in Raches village, Greece August 9, 2019. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

A long exposure shows stars behind a tree during the annual Perseid meteor shower near the town of Mitzpe Ramon, southern Israel, August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People look over Atlantic sea from a viewpoint at sunset ahead of the G7 summit in Biarritz, France, August 22, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Perez

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walks on a snow-covered street near Jerusalems Old City January 10, 2015. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun (JERUSALEM - Tags: ENVIRONMENT RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Pump jacks operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S. February 11, 2019. Picture taken February 11, 2019. REUTERS/Nick Oxford

A member of the Mexican National Guard stands near the border fence between Mexico and the U.S. in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico July 6, 2019. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

A man climbs an artificial wall of ice in the city of Liberec, Czech Republic, January 23, 2016. REUTERS/David W Cerny TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A person walks in front of a window at Grand Central Terminal in the Manhattan borough of New York, February 21, 2016. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A plane is seen during take off behind the Statue of Liberty in New Yorks Harbor as seen
A plane is seen during take off in New Jersey behind the Statue of Liberty in New Yorks Harbor as seen from the Brooklyn borough of New York February 20, 2016

Afghan policeman keep watch as the wreckage of a bus which was damaged during a blast is being transported on top of a truck at the site of a blast in an area close to the Russian embassy in the west

A person walks outside a building at Tokyos business district in Japan, February 22, 2016. Growth in Japans manufacturing activity slowed sharply in February as new export orders contracted at

A fisherman prepares to cast his line standing in the surf as a full moon rises at Mollymook Beach, located south of Sydney, Australia, February 23, 2016. REUTERS/David Gray TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A small aircraft flies past a large emerging thunderstorm during sunset near Encinitas, California September 8, 2014. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags)

People are seen during sunset in a forest on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People walk along a bridge at a sunny day in Moscow, Russia, November 14, 2019. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

The skyline of Beirut is seen during sunset from Antelias, Lebanon November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares

Hindu devotees sit together on the floor of a temple to observe Rakher Upabash, in Narayangonj near Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 5, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

A person takes a picture of Wotruba church as the sun sets in Vienna, Austria November 3, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

A man watches the stars seen on the sky of Al-Kharza area of Wadi Rum in the south of Amman, Jordan, July 27, 2019. Picture taken July 27, 2019. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People walk along a pier in Sevastopol
People walk along a pier during sunset in the Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Crimea August 23, 2019. REUTERS/Alexey Pavlishak

A surfer walks on Arpoador Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

A child enjoys the Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 8, 2019. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

A moon is seen during a partial lunar eclipse in Brasilia, Brazil, July 16, 2019. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

People sit in St Jamesas Park
People sit in St Jamess Park during sunny weather in London, Britain, June 1, 2019 REUTERS/Kevin Coombs

A cat walks near the border fence between Mexico and the U.s in Tijuana
A cat walks near the border fence between Mexico and the U.S in Tijuana, Mexico, July 20, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A cross of the Basilica of the Agustinas Recoletas is seen as fireworks explode over the Ciudadela during an international fireworks contest at the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, July 13

A man takes a photograph of the skyline as the sun rises behind the city of London financial district in London, Britain August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

People are seen through a window as waves hit the coast of Sao Mateus in Azores
People are seen through a window as waves hit the coast of Sao Mateus, as Hurricane Lorenzo hits the Azores islands, in Azores, Portugal October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A tourist stands on the Ai-Petri peak outside Yalta
A tourist takes pictures while standing on the Ai-Petri peak in the Crimean Mountains outside the Black Sea resort of Yalta, Crimea October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Alexey Pavlishak

A cat is seen on a window inside the house of a Palestinian man Saeed el-Aer, who looks after abandoned cats, in the central Gaza Strip October 10, 2019. Picture taken October 10, 2019

A heart-shaped Chinese flag installation ahead of the 70th founding anniversary of Peoples Republic of China is seen on a street in Shanghai, China September 26, 2019

Palestinians ride a boat in the Mediterranean Sea as others enjoy the beach during sunset on a hot day in the northern Gaza Strip July 9, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

People enjoy sunset at a lake on the outskirts of Minsk, Belarus June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

The sun sets on midtown Manhattan during a blackout in New York
REFILE - ADDITIONAL CAPTION INFORMATION The sun sets on midtown Manhattan during a blackout in New York City, U.S. July 13, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The sun sets over Manhasset Bay in Port Washington, New York, U.S. August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Downtown Los Angeles and an airplane are seen through the morning marine layer in Los Angeles, California, U.S. August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Downtown Los Angeles is seen behind an electricity pylon through the morning marine layer in Los Angeles, California, U.S. August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

A person is seen during sunset at lake Neusiedl in Podersdorf, Austria August 9, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

A long exposure shows a meteor streaking across the sky in the early morning during the annual Perseid meteor shower near the town of Mitzpe Ramon, southern Israel, August 13, 2019. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Anti-government demonstrators protest in Hong Kong
ATTENTION EDITORS - SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB An anti-government demonstrator gestures as they protect themselves with umbrellas during a protest in Hong Kong, China

The moon is seen during a partial lunar eclipse over the Winged Lion of Venice at the St. Mark square in Venice, Italy July 16, 2019. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Brasilia, Brazil July 16, 2019. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

People are silhouetted against the setting sun at El Mirador de la Alemana in Malaga
People are silhouetted against the setting sun at " El Mirador de la Alemana" (The viewpoint of the German), as the summers second heatwave hits Spain, in Malaga, southern Spain July 24

Palestinians ride a boat in the Mediterranean Sea in the northern Gaza Strip July 9, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Oil pump jacks work at sunset near Midland, Texas, U.S. August 21, 2019. Picture taken August 21, 2019. REUTERS/Jessica Lutz

Downtown Los Angeles is seen through the morning marine layer in Los Angeles, California, U.S. August 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

A giraffe walks near the elevated railway line that allows movement of animals below the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line linking Nairobi and Naivasha inside the Nairobi national park in Nairobi

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"Captivating Silhouettes: A Journey through Time and Space" In the enchanting darkness of a December night, two little blue penguins find solace on the rocks, their figures beautifully silhouetted against the dazzling lights of Melbourne city. This mesmerizing image, captured at St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia, emerged as a joint winner in the prestigious COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. As we explore further, our eyes are drawn to a political map of Africa outlined by delicate shadows. It serves as a reminder of the diverse cultures and rich heritage that grace this vast continent. Moving westward across continents, we witness an awe-inspiring sunset from Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida. The sun's golden rays paint the sky with vibrant hues while creating striking silhouettes against the tranquil waters—a moment frozen in time. Continuing our journey along sandy shores brings us to Crosby beach in Liverpool where Antony Gormley's "Another Place" sculpture stands tall amidst crashing waves. These darkened figures evoke contemplation and reflection upon life's mysteries. Stepping into another realm altogether is cinema silhouette—an iconic symbol that transports us into countless stories and emotions woven together on silver screens worldwide. Shifting gears yet again, we encounter an advert for Sandeman Port—its silhouette hinting at sophistication and indulgence; an invitation to savor life's pleasures with every sip. Venturing back through history takes us to Avebury Stone Circle—a mystical site shrouded in ancient secrets. As dusk settles over these towering stones (J900435), their imposing outlines create an ethereal atmosphere that whispers tales of forgotten civilizations. The first light of daybreak reveals Lindisfarne at sunrise—a breathtaking scene on Holy Island off Northumberland's coast. The island silhouette emerges from darkness as if touched by divine intervention—an emblematic sight embodying tranquility and spiritual awakening.