Back Lit Collection (page 6)

Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) herd walking, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. October

Fallow deer (Dama dama) buck crossing road under street lights. London, UK. January

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) at dusk silhouetted against setting sun, Karigasniemi, Northern Finland, May. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) in pool on upstream spawning migration, silhouetted against sky. Quebec, Canada, August

Lion cub (Panthera leo) silhouetted at sunrise, taken on location for Pride tv series. September 2003

RF- Looking up under the gills of toadstools of Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), Cornwall, UK

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunset, Monmouthshire Wales UK, March

Manta ray (Manta birostris), San Benedicto, Revillagigedo (Socorro) Islands, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

Common Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon) backlit showing wing structure. Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, October

RF - Delicate grass and flowers silhouetted black against white background

Eagle owl (Bubo bubo) in flight through forest, backlit at dawn, Czech Republic, November. Captive

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) in limestone cave. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. January

RF- Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) and Great egret (Ardea alba) in lagoon at sunrise. Fort Myers beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA, March

Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) in lagoon at sunrise, Fort Myers Beach, Gulf Coast, Florida, USA, March

Great white egret (Ardea alba) silhouetted at sunset, Lake Csaj, Pusztaszer, Hungary, February. Winner of the Portfolio category of the Terre Sauvage Nature Images Awards competition 2015

Hedge Parsley seed head (Torilis japonica) silhouetted at sunset, Norfolk, UK, November

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) silhouetted at waters edge at sunset, Bernard Spit, off the 1002 Area, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, North Slope, Alaska, USA, September. Vulnerable species

Common / Eurasian cranes (Grus grus) taking flight for roasting site, at sunset, silhouetted. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on rocky shore with crashing waves at sunset, Bird Island, Lamberts Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa, September 2012

Two Great egrets (Ardea alba) wading, silhouetted at dawn, Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Masai giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi), at sunrise, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. March

Straw-coloured fruit bats (Eidolon helvum) returning to daytime roost at sunrise. Kasanka National Park, Zambia

Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) silhouetted against oak tree leaf. Elbe, Germany, June

Northern lights (Aurora borealis) glowing brightly over trees along Steese Highway, Cleary Point, outside Fairbanks, Alaska

Schooling Scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Cup fungus (Cookeina sp) Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) displaying with breath vapor at dawn, Utajarvi, Finland, April

Brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) on fungus, reproduced in a bokeh affect, Sheffield, England, UK. November. Commended in the Natures Studio Category of GDT competition 2014

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd silhouetted in distance walking through a storm, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. September

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag bellowing during rut, Derbyshire, UK

Aerial view of two Gemsbok (Oryx gazella) in sand dunes, Namib Desert, Namibia

Deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) on giant puffball mushroom, watching mosquito in the moonlight. Blackfoot Valley, Western Montana, USA, July

RF - Flock of Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) on wires at dawn. Crystal River, Florida, United States

Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cuyabeno, Sucumbios, Ecuador

Masai giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) two silhouetted at sunrise, Msai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

The Virgin and Christ surrounded by Angels, 12th century. Stained glass window from Chartres Cathedral, France

The Good Samaritan Window, Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th century. God warning Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge

Sunbeams at Panther Creek Falls, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington State, USA

Sun setting behind Amrum mill, Nebel, Amrum island, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Beach chair at sunset, Wenningstedt beach, Sylt, Nordfriesland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Monument to the Heroes of Iquique at Plaza Sotomayor on sunny day, UNESCO, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Arco Britanico at sunrise, Valparaiso, Valparaiso Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Joshua Trees at Sunset, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Sun rays at sunset through majestic tree trunks inside Fanal forest, Madeira island, Portugal

Lifeguards cabin hit by sun rays on fine sand beach, Morro Jable, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

Copse of Trees at Sunset, Ketteringham, Norfolk, England

Cholla Cacti & Brittlebush at Sunset, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Three Sisters, Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Lands, Utah, USA

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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.