Silhouettes are one of the favourite topics of photography among the flock and every month our member gallery is updated with some really fantastic shots. So this week we decided to dig deep in the gallery and showcase some of the best silhouette examples we have come across.
Photo by Ram Morrison | Fotosocial
Photo by Sukriti Bhattacharya | Fotosocial
Photo by Supriyo Ranjan Sarkar 
Photo by Arghya Mitra
Photo by Rupesh Aravind 
Photo by Tushar | Fotosocial
Photo by M Q Naufal | Fotosocial
Photo by Abhijeet Kaulavkar | Fotosocial
Photo by Anbujawahar | Fotosocial
Photo by Nitin Khatri
Beginners are often told that shooting directly into light can never yield good photographs. But intermediate or advanced photographers can harness the magical qualities of backlighting to create fantastic images. When well executed, backlighting can make your pictures look dramatic and visually impactful.
Photo by Ajay Verma | Fotosocial
Backlighting Subjects
While backlighting can be used to define the boundaries and edges of almost any photography subject, it proves to be more effective on some than others. Leaves, flowers, animals (particularly long haired ones like sheep and dogs), glass bottles, show pieces and ornamental railings are ideal subjects for this kind of photography. Backlighting can also yield a great atmosphere in a landscape image that contains rain, mist or haze.
It is always a great feeling to walk away from a shoot with some stunning portraits under your belt. And when those consist of multiple faces, it is even sweeter considering how challenging family portraits can be. Here we share with you some pointers that will help you capture some beautiful family portraits.
Eye contact
In traditional family portraits all the subjects are always looking right into the camera. But to get all eyes and faces looking at you will take patience. And when you think everyone is ready don’t shy away from firing away a dozen shots or using the burst mode to ensure you have at least one frame where everyone is paying attention. However eye contact isn’t the dictum anymore and often shots where the subjects aren’t looking into the camera can be more interesting and involving. So you don’t necessarily have to push your subjects to continuously look at the camera. To spice things up a little, capture them when they are looking in different directions.
Have you ever heard the phrase 'Eyes are the window to the soul'? It cannot be any truer when it comes to photography. The expressions in the eyes of a subject can make for really strong and captivating images. So here are a few pointers on how to photograph eyes well.
Parks or public gardens are an integral part of Indian cities and towns. For many families, it is a weekend ritual to take their children to the neighbourhood park for games and recreation. And for this reason, these parks offer a bundle of photographic opportunities ranging from portraits to landscapes. Here we share a few photo-settings to look out for when at a park and how to make the most of them.
Portraits
A public park gives you access to a whole lot of people. And where there are people, there exist opportunities for some fine portraiture. Look around you for interesting people and faces. The great thing about parks is there greenery all around which makes for a great background for your portraits. People dressed in bright colours or in a unique style make the most interesting subjects. A man with a bright coloured turban or cap, a lady with large shiny earrings etc. are just a few examples of great potential subjects.
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