Back Lit Collection (page 5)

Night sky over Stone arch, called the Julia arch. Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad. September 2019

Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) male silhouetted at sunset, living in the wild but owned by a camel herdsman, Turpan Basin, Gobi Desert, Xinjiang, China

Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi, Cochin (Kochi), Kerala, India, Asia

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted, running along horizon, Switzerland

Mongol driving a camel caravan of Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) Bashang Grassland, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, Mongolia, China

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) silhoutted at dusk, Richmond Park, London, England, UK. October

Aurora Borealis above silhouetted trees, northern Finland, March

Frozen water patterns in Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Silhouette of an African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) snarling, Mkuze, South Africa. September. White Fang - this leopard bared its fangs to the hyenas threatening his prey

Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings. ÔÇ¿ÔÇ¿On hot days when resting in trees, flying-foxes will spread their highly vascular wings

Man using pole to propel bamboo raft on Lijang / Li River, Karst peaks beyond. At dawn, Lijiang River Scenic Zone, Yangshuo county, Guangxi, China

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rock, silhouetted by Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at night in winter, with lamp post illuminating the woodland. Felbrigg Woods, Norfolk, England, UK. January

Morning mist over Vosges mountain, France, October

Flock of Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk, Norfolk, England, UK, October

RF- Fallow deer (Dama dama) doe at sunrise during rut, Deer Park, Holkham, Norfolk, UK, October

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) colony at sunet. Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Mountain view towards Loch Nevis overlooking Knoydart peninsula with Skye beyond. Taken from Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh, Lochaber, Scotland, UK, September 2016

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) male stag silhouetted at dusk, rut season, Jura, Scotland, UK, September

Red deer, (Cervus elaphus), stags silhouetted at sunset in winter, Scotland, UK. February
Red deer, (Cervus elaphus), stags silhouetted at sunset in winter, Scotland, UK.February

An Orange lacewing butterfly (Cethosia penthesilea), Cairns Botanical Gardens, Queensland, Australia. Captive. August

Green-veined white butterfly (Artogeia / Pieris napi) resting on reed in late evening light, Volehouse Moor, Devon, UK. July

Abstract patterns of reflected sky and clouds on the ocean with a silhouetted Red-faced cormorant (Phalarocorax urile) in flight, St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, USA, July

Great Egret (Ardea alba), about to land in water, backlit, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, California, USA, October

Mixed Blackbird flock, mostly Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), in flight against backdrop of autumn foliage in November, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

European otter (Lutra lutra) group with one shaking off water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, October

European otter (Lutra lutra) shaking off water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, January

Wood warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix) singing whilst perched on branch, silhouetted at dawn. Sheffield, England, UK. May

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted, Sado Estuary, Portugal. September

Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp. ) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo
Synchronous fire flies (Pteroptyx sp.) mangroves along the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo

Fallow deer (Dama dama) at night, Gyulaj, Hungary Third place in the Nature Portfolio category of the World Press Photo Awards 2017

European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) flying at dawn. When backlit the tiny transparent barbs that make up the feather act like a prism revealing vivid colours in the early light

Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) female moving between lianas, Gunung Leuser National Park, UNESCO World Heritage site, November

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

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) catching fish in lake, Pusztaszer, Hungary, April

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Praying mantis nymph silhouetted through leaf, . Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons, silhouette on white background

Hedge parsley (Torilis japonica) close up pattern of dead seed heads. Silhouette on white background

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons, silhouette on white background

Chinese Lanterns (Physalis alkekengi), Hydrangea flowers, Poplar leaves (Populus) and Honesty skeletons (Lunaria annua), silhouettes on white background

Ripe Barley (Hordeum vulgare) ears black and white backlit image

Stonehenge at sunrise, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, England, UK, June 2006

Corfe Castle in morning mist, Corfe, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK. September 2013

Bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) porpoising during annual sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa. June

Angolan giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis angolensis) and black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) reflecting in waterhole at sunset, Okaukuejo, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Nilgai or Blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus), silhouette of male at sunset, with Black drongo bird on its back. Velavadar National Park, Gujarat, India

Humayuns night frog (nyctibatrachus humayuni), male guarding cluster of eggs on leaf. Western Ghats Amboli, Maharashtra, India. Endemic

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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.