silhouetted

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As old as the invention of photography, rayographs—negative, silhouetted photographic prints made by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper—are more commonly known as photograms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Cinematographer Michael Bauman puts together a gorgeous, silhouetted shot of St. Carlos’ skateboarding scouts vaulting over rooftops in front of a building lit up to look like the American flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

As the sun set over Little John's Farm, she strode to edge of the catwalk for her breakout single, Good Luck Babe, silhouetted by spotlights and looking every inch like a superstar.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

“It was never a fun trip, but on Jan. 15, we were rewarded with a spectacular sunrise that silhouetted The Mountain, which, on that day at least, mitigated our anxiety,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

It was Jessica’s bulky shape silhouetted against the light coming from behind her.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott