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Walter C · May 18, 2011, 10:17 AM

Huntington Beach Pier at sunset.

selvin · May 18, 2011, 11:52 AM

Walter,

I've seen that shot or similar before. Nonetheless, it is a spectacular example of backlighting. In this case the silhouette of the pier created by the backlighting adds quite an impact.

Selvin

Ordo · May 18, 2011, 2:51 PM

Humiliatingly beautiful.

mtngal · May 18, 2011, 4:41 PM

Very pretty! The sky sure adds to the picture, a lovely sunset.

Walter C · May 18, 2011, 5:47 PM

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Originally Posted by selvin

Walter,

I've seen that shot or similar before. Nonetheless, it is a spectacular example of backlighting. In this case the silhouette of the pier created by the backlighting adds quite an impact.

Selvin

Selvin, I've taken about 1,000 shots of the pier at sunset. While it is possible you have seen this one, perhaps in another forum, chances are you haven't. The backlighting, especially in the clouds, begged to be included in this challenge. Thanks.

calr · May 18, 2011, 11:30 PM

Apparently there is a different interpretation of backlighting held by different members of the forum. In my opinion, this is a beautiful silhouette but not a good example of backlighting. In my understanding of back light, the subject(s) should show some direct evidence of being illuminated from the rear. That is not seen here.

I'll say again, this is a beautiful photo, but I don't think it qualifies for the challenge.

Cal

Walter C · May 19, 2011, 9:22 AM

Yes, there do seem to be different ideas about backlighting. In this shot the pier is not what makes it special...it is the sky, and the clouds which are backlit by the setting sun.

calr · May 19, 2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Walter C

In this shot the pier is not what makes it special...it is the sky, and the clouds which are backlit by the setting sun.

Point taken, Walter. I didn't look at the back lighting in the clouds. My bad.

Cal

May 18, 2011, 10:17 AM	#1
Walter C Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA USA Posts: 8,116	Backlighting - Pier Huntington Beach Pier at sunset. Attached Images

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Ordo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BsAs Posts: 3,452	Humiliatingly beautiful. __________________ With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Max Ehrmann.

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May 18, 2011, 11:52 AM	#2
selvin Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,204	Walter, I've seen that shot or similar before. Nonetheless, it is a spectacular example of backlighting. In this case the silhouette of the pier created by the backlighting adds quite an impact. Selvin

May 18, 2011, 4:41 PM	#4
mtngal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Frazier Park, CA Posts: 16,177	Very pretty! The sky sure adds to the picture, a lovely sunset.

May 18, 2011, 11:30 PM	#6
calr Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 8,466	Apparently there is a different interpretation of backlighting held by different members of the forum. In my opinion, this is a beautiful silhouette but not a good example of backlighting. In my understanding of back light, the subject(s) should show some direct evidence of being illuminated from the rear. That is not seen here. I'll say again, this is a beautiful photo, but I don't think it qualifies for the challenge. Cal

May 19, 2011, 9:22 AM	#7
Walter C Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA USA Posts: 8,116	Yes, there do seem to be different ideas about backlighting. In this shot the pier is not what makes it special...it is the sky, and the clouds which are backlit by the setting sun.