Taken locally in our communities, these eye-catching images were sent into us here at The News over the years mainly by readers. There are some truly outstanding images included. Here are some of our favourites for you to enjoy and be inspired by.
The name Silhouette can be traced back to the mid-18th century to a French finance minister under Louis XV named Etienne de Silhouette (1709 – 1767).
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He would produce wonderful little images with a remarkable resemblance to his subject, with just skill and a pair of scissors within minutes, therefore this art form was named after him.
Have a look through our gallery below.
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1. Amazing local silhouettes
Silhouette sunrise at Titchfield taken by Simon Higgins Photo: The News archive
2. Amazing local silhouettes
Silhouette of Portsmouth Harbour in the bright autumn sunshine taken by Shaun Roster. Photo: The News archive
3. Amazing local silhouettes
Beautiful light, still waters and perfect silhouette reflections in this special image of paddle boarders out bright and early enjoying the sunrise at Langstone harbour taken by Tony Jolliffe. Photo: The News archive
4. Amazing local silhouettes
Silhouette at Hayling by Lorraine Nethersole Photo: The News archive