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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9. Amazing local silhouettes
Horses at dawn in the sea at Hayling taken by Becky Hitchcock Photo: The News archive
10. Amazing local silhouettes
St. Thomas's Cathedral, Old Portsmouth silhouetted against a glorious red sunset taken by Jackie Baynes. Photo: The News archive
11. Amazing local silhouettes
A stand up boarder in the evening sunshine on Southsea beach taken by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images Photo: The News archive
12. Amazing local silhouettes
Kayakers enjoy the evening sunshine on Southsea beach taken by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images Photo: The News archive