Back Lit Collection (#45)

Tomato slice

Curly kale

Quartz crystal

Carrot slice

Orange slice

chicken egg inspection line backlighting is used to see into the eggshell and remove problematic eggs

Honesty (Lunaria sp. )
Backlit Honesty seeds (Lunaria sp.) in Summer in Dorset, UK

Pasque flower (Pulsatilla) seedheads, backlit with sunlight, in Estonia

Pulsatilla alpina ssp. apiifolia
Alpine Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla alpina ssp. apiifolia) flowering in the Swiss Alps

Sycamore leaves opening
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) leaves opening in spring. Photographed in April, in Dorset, UK

Oak (Quercus sp. ) catkins
Oak (Quercus sp.) catkins. The catkins are the flowers of the plant. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in April

Doritaenopsis Jiaho Kitty Face Rainbow
Orchid flower (Doritaenopsis Jiaho Kitty Face Rainbow )

Leucospermum cordifolium
Pincushion Bush (Leucospermum cordifolium) flowers, photographed in Cape town, South Africa

Oak spangle galls
Common spangle galls of the gall wasp Neuroterus quercusbaccarum on underside of oak leaf. Dorset UK September 2009

Ferns unfurling in Spring

Diascia cordata flowering in Summer

Plantain Lily (Hosta sp. )
Emerging foliage of Plantain Lily (Hosta sp.)

Crosswort (Cruciata laevipes)
Stems, foliage and flowers of Crosswort (Cruciata laevipes). Photographed in France

Sunrise through trees
Sunrise filtering through trees in Narke, Sweden

Meadow Clary (Salvia pratensis) flowers

Dactylorhiza maculata
Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) flowers

Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) stem and flowers. Photographed in England

Snowdrop (Galanthus sp. )
Snowdrop flowers (Galanthus sp.)

Miscanthus sinensis
Ornamental grass (Miscanthus sinensis) in flower in the summer

Maidenhair Tree (Ginkgo biloba) foliage in the autumn. Photographed in Dorset in the United Kingdom

Wild Clematis (Clematis vitalba), also known as Old Mans Beard. Showing autumn foliage and seedheads. Photographed in Dorset in the United Kingdom

Torch Lily (Kniphofia rooperi), also known as Red Hot Poker, in flower in the summer

Bearded Bellflower (Campanula barbata)
Flowers of Bearded Bellflower (Campanula barbata). Photographed in the French Alps

Grevillea Pink Pearl
Foliage and flowers of Grevillea Pink Pearl. Photographed in Australia

Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola)
Foliage and stem of Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola). Photographed in France

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Flowers of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

Beech (Fagus)
Branches and foliage of Beech (Fagus) in the spring

Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum)
Flowers and seed pod of Spanish Broom (Spartium junceum). Photographed in France

Savoy cabbage leaf, close-up

Papaver orientale Manhattan
A single Oriental Poppy flower (Papaver orientale Manhattan ) in the Summer

Poppy (Papaver)
Poppies (Papaver) flowering in a wheat field in Summer. Each seed capsule contains innumerable tiny seeds that can lay dormant for many years until the ground is turned over and growth stimulated

Star Clover (Trifolium stellatum) flower

Spanish Broome (Spartium junceum) seedpods

Gladiolus italicus syn. Gladiolus segetum
Field Gladiolus (Gladiolus italicus syn. Gladiolus segetum) flowers

Wild Oat (Avena fatua) seedheads, an annual often found as an unwanted weed amongst commercial crops

Starry night. Sequence of images showing Jupiter and Venus appearing as stars over the Odet river as night falls, Brittany, France

Skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanus)
Yellow skunk cabbage leaf (Lysichiton americanus). Close-up of a backlit yellow skunk cabbage leaf showing the individual cells and veins

Perennial honesty (Lunaria rediviva) seed heads. Photographed in Germany

Swiss chard (Beta Bulls Blood )
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris cicla Bulls Blood ) in a garden. This vegetable is often grown in cottage gardens for its attractive red foliage

Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
Chinese astilbe flowers (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila)

Small pasque (Pulsatilla pratensis)
Small pasque flowers (Pulsatilla pratensis), seen in evening light. This flowering plant is found in central and eastern Europe

Begonia sp. Apricot Cascade flowers
Begonia Apricot Cascade flowers. Double and single flowers are present. This variety is grown for hanging baskets. Photographed on a lightbox

Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris)
Stems of Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris). Photographed at RHS Rosemoor, Devon, UK

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"Capturing the Beauty of Backlit Moments: A Winning Shot in COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021" In this mesmerizing photograph, two little blue penguins (Eudyptula minor) stand proudly on rocks at night, their silhouettes beautifully contrasted against the dazzling lights of Melbourne city. Taken at St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia, back in December 2016, this image perfectly captures the essence of being backlit. Transporting us to another world altogether is a stunning sunset scene featuring a Viking ship. The silhouette of this ancient vessel is enhanced by intricate 3D graphics that add depth and dimension to the composition. Moving from ships to ruins, we find ourselves amidst the hauntingly beautiful remains of Coventry Cathedral in Warwickshire, England. The backlit setting casts an ethereal glow over these historic structures as they stand proud against the backdrop of a fading sun. Nature's wonders are also showcased through captivating images such as tadpoles swimming beneath our gaze in Belgium. These tiny creatures belong to the common toad species (Bufo bufo), and their graceful movements are illuminated from below by gentle backlighting. The mystical ambiance continues with a gray wolf (Canis lupus) drinking amidst foggy surroundings. This enigmatic shot captures not only its majestic presence but also highlights how backlight can create an aura of mystery and intrigue. Taking flight into Hampshire's skies is a barn owl (Tyto alba), hunting under the enchantment of backlit conditions. Its wings spread wide as it glides effortlessly through twilight landscapes—a truly breathtaking sight captured within England's borders. Norway brings us yet another awe-inspiring moment where a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) spreads its wings against radiant backlighting while water spray adds drama to its already majestic presence. Loch Maree becomes an artist's canvas during sunrise when Scots pine trees (Pinus sylvestris) are reflected in its calm waters.