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Background imageBack Lit Collection: Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor)

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Background imageBack Lit Collection: White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with backlit wings, and water spray, Norway

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) with backlit wings, and water spray, Norway, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Sea stacks and cliffs at sunset at Eshaness / Esha Ness, peninsula in Northmavine

Sea stacks and cliffs at sunset at Eshaness / Esha Ness, peninsula in Northmavine on the island of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, May 2018

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight, hunting, Hampshire, England, UK. Captive

Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight, hunting, Hampshire, England, UK. Captive

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at sunrise with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Sunrise behind Praying Hands of Mary (Fionns Rock)

Sunrise behind Praying Hands of Mary (Fionns Rock), looking east, Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland. September, 2019

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Flock of Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk

Flock of Pink footed geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in flight at dusk, Norfolk, England, UK, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Red deer (Cervus elaphus) backlit at dawn with visible breath. UK. October

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) backlit at dawn with visible breath. UK. October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Super moon rising above Glastonbury Tor with people watching, Somerset, England, UK

Super moon rising above Glastonbury Tor with people watching, Somerset, England, UK, 27th September 2015

Background imageBack Lit Collection: English oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunset, Monmouthshire Wales UK, March

English oak tree (Quercus robur) at sunset, Monmouthshire Wales UK, March

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Common toad (Bufo bufo) tadpole swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Common toad (Bufo bufo) tadpole swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) silhouettes at sunset, Punta Vicente Roca

Marine iguanas (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) silhouettes at sunset, Punta Vicente Roca, Isabela Island, Galapagos

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Knoydart and Loch Nevis from Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh with sun shining through cloud

Knoydart and Loch Nevis from Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh with sun shining through cloud, Lochaber, Scotland, UK, September 2016

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag silhouetted at sunset, Scotland, UK, February

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag silhouetted at sunset, Scotland, UK, February

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees reflected in Loch Maree at dawn with Slioch in background, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK, November 2014

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Silhouette of Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus) perched in a tree at dawn

Silhouette of Common peafowl (Pavo cristatus) perched in a tree at dawn. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Two Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) silhouetted as they perch on a tree branch at their

Two Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) silhouetted as they perch on a tree branch at their roost site at sunset, Gloucestershire, UK, February

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi) skeletons and Honesty seed pods (Lunaria annua)

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over the Klondike River

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over the Klondike River, Yukon Territories, Canada, September 2013

Background imageBack Lit Collection: RF- African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset. Chobe National Park, Botswana

RF- African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset. Chobe National Park, Botswana. Endangered species

Background imageBack Lit Collection: White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) taking off with fish prey, Norway, August

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) taking off with fish prey, Norway, August

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Robin (Erithacus rubecula) feeding on Gelder Rose berries, Germany. January, January

Robin (Erithacus rubecula) feeding on Gelder Rose berries, Germany. January, January

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland

Star trails above Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) woodland, Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, March 2017

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Tadpoles of the Common toad (Bufo bufo) swimming seen from below, Belgium, June

Background imageBack Lit Collection: The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK

The River Thames and Houses of Parliament at Westminster at sunset with gull, UK, November 2005

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Fallow deer (Cervus dama) stags at sunset, Holkham Park, North Norfolk, UK, January

Fallow deer (Cervus dama) stags at sunset, Holkham Park, North Norfolk, UK, January

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) male hummingbirds territorial

Violet sabrewing hummingbird (Campylopterus hemileucurus) male hummingbirds territorial fight at dawn, Turrialba, Costa Rica

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing courtship displaying at dawn

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing courtship displaying at dawn, backlit and surrounded by mist, Cheshire, UK, April

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted in mixed beech-Douglas fir forest

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted in mixed beech-Douglas fir forest. Freiburg, Black Forest National Park, Germany, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Sun rays shining through clouds onto Loughrigg Fell and hills of the Lake District

Sun rays shining through clouds onto Loughrigg Fell and hills of the Lake District National Park, in evening. Ambleside, Cumbria, England, UK. April 2020

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Scalloped hammerhead shark shoal (Sphyrna lewini) Wolf Island, Galapagos

Scalloped hammerhead shark shoal (Sphyrna lewini) Wolf Island, Galapagos

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Mongol driving a camel caravan of Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) Bashang Grassland

Mongol driving a camel caravan of Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) Bashang Grassland, Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, Mongolia, China

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Red deer (Cervus elaphus) silhoutted at dusk, Richmond Park, London, England, UK

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) silhoutted at dusk, Richmond Park, London, England, UK. October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fighting each other

European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) fighting each other, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. June. Winner, 2019 Cadiz Photo Nature Competition

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Silhouette of an African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) snarling, Mkuze, South Africa

Silhouette of an African leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) snarling, Mkuze, South Africa. September. White Fang - this leopard bared its fangs to the hyenas threatening his prey

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration at sunset, West Pier, Brighton, England, UK

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur

Congo cockatoo (Impatiens niamniamensis) flower, backlit with nectar level visible in spur. Cultivated in glasshouse. Native to Africa

Background imageBack Lit Collection: RF- Fallow deer (Dama dama) doe at sunrise during rut

RF- Fallow deer (Dama dama) doe at sunrise during rut, Deer Park, Holkham, Norfolk, UK, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Quiver trees (Aloidendron dichotomum) silhouetted against dawn sky, Namibia, May

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Close-up of backlit Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) showing gills, Golith Falls

Close-up of backlit Porcelain fungus (Oudemansiella mucida) showing gills, Golith Falls, Bodin, Cornwall, UK. September

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Avielochan at sunrise, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Avielochan at sunrise, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageBack Lit Collection: European otter (Lutra lutra) two at waters edge, one shaking off water, Kiskunsagi

European otter (Lutra lutra) two at waters edge, one shaking off water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Pusztaszer, Hungary, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Grey seal (Haichaoerus grypus) swimming below surface with sunbeams

Grey seal (Haichaoerus grypus) swimming below surface with sunbeams. Lundy Island, Devon, UK. Bristol Channel, August

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Stellers Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) with prey in beak in mid-air, Hokkaido

Stellers Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) with prey in beak in mid-air, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Deccan ground gecko (Cyrtodactylus albofasciatus) on forest floor

Deccan ground gecko (Cyrtodactylus albofasciatus) on forest floor, backlit with water droplets. Amboli, Maharashtra, India. Endemic to Western Ghats

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke at surface as whale dives, in

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) tail fluke at surface as whale dives, in the late afternoon light, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway Janurary

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking along tree trunk in heavy fog at night

Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking along tree trunk in heavy fog at night. Light source behind the subject creates dramatic, volumetric lighting, Hungary, January

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Two male Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) fighting on a mountain slope at dawn

Two male Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) fighting on a mountain slope at dawn, Varaita Valley, Alps, Italy, July

Background imageBack Lit Collection: The Milky Way over Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. July, 2020

The Milky Way over Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. July, 2020

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Female Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking on tree trunk in heavy snowstorm in the dark

Female Fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking on tree trunk in heavy snowstorm in the dark, Verteskozma, Hungary

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming on sun-dappled water, Lower Silesia, Poland

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming on sun-dappled water, Lower Silesia, Poland

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male silhouetted on a fern, Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, UK. July

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Volcanic eruption with silhouette of tree

Volcanic eruption with silhouette of tree, Cumbre Vieja Volcano, La Palma, Canary Islands. September 2021

Background imageBack Lit Collection: View of the Alps from the Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc, near Chamonix, Savoie, France

View of the Alps from the Aiguille du Midi, Mont Blanc, near Chamonix, Savoie, France

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Fallow deer (Dama dama) hind and fawn in early morning mist. London, UK. September

Fallow deer (Dama dama) hind and fawn in early morning mist. London, UK. September

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) silhouette, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cadiz

Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) silhouette, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Cadiz, Andalusia, Southern Spain. October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking along tree trunk in heavy fog at night

Female Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) walking along tree trunk in heavy fog at night. Light source behind the subject creates dramatic volumetric lighting. Vertes Mountains, Hungary

Background imageBack Lit Collection: White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with fish in talons. Norway

White-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with fish in talons. Norway. August

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Pine (Pinus sp) trees on Colmer's Hill

Pine (Pinus sp) trees on Colmer's Hill, in morning mist. Near Bridport, Dorset, England, UK. September 2012

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata

Four-spotted chaser dragonfly (Libellula quadrimaculata) covered in dew and backlit by the morning sun, Devon, UK. June

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Tibetan antelope / Chiru (Pantholops hodgsonii) three silhouetted

Tibetan antelope / Chiru (Pantholops hodgsonii) three silhouetted, Keke Xili / Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, Tibetan High plateau, Qinghai, China

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Wild dog (Lycaon pictus) two pups playing in dust, Mkuze, South Africa. August

Wild dog (Lycaon pictus) two pups playing in dust, Mkuze, South Africa. August

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) about to land on Elmleaf blackberry

Crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus) about to land on Elmleaf blackberry (Rubus ulmifolius) plant, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Southern Spain, January

Background imageBack Lit Collection: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) backlit on branch, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) backlit on branch, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Golden Eagle adult (Aquila chrysaetos) silhouetted in tree after sunset, Kuusamo

Golden Eagle adult (Aquila chrysaetos) silhouetted in tree after sunset, Kuusamo, Finland, January

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Night sky over Stone arch, called the Julia arch. Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve

Night sky over Stone arch, called the Julia arch. Ennedi Natural and Cultural Reserve, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chad. September 2019

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) male silhouetted at sunset

Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) male silhouetted at sunset, living in the wild but owned by a camel herdsman, Turpan Basin, Gobi Desert, Xinjiang, China

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Huge boulder balanced on rocky outcrop at sunset, Namib desert

Huge boulder balanced on rocky outcrop at sunset, Namib desert, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, March

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted, running along horizon, Switzerland

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) silhouetted, running along horizon, Switzerland

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Aurora Borealis above silhouetted trees, northern Finland, March

Aurora Borealis above silhouetted trees, northern Finland, March

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Frozen water patterns in Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Frozen water patterns in Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageBack Lit Collection: African elephant (Loxodonta africana) two silhouetted at sunset with goose flying overhead

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) two silhouetted at sunset with goose flying overhead, Mkuze, South Africa

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Goat willow (Salix caprea) in mist at dawn

Goat willow (Salix caprea) in mist at dawn, full moon in sky. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) flower, backlit with stamens and style visible through corolla. Dark spots on lower lip attract bumblebee pollinators. Pollinated by bumblebees with long proboscis

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Red fox (Vulpes Vulpes) silhouetted in door to a house, North London, England, UK. June

Red fox (Vulpes Vulpes) silhouetted in door to a house, North London, England, UK. June

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings

Silhouette of the head of a Grey-headed flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) through its wings

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Man using pole to propel bamboo raft on Lijang / Li River, Karst peaks beyond. At dawn

Man using pole to propel bamboo raft on Lijang / Li River, Karst peaks beyond. At dawn, Lijiang River Scenic Zone, Yangshuo county, Guangxi, China

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rock, silhouetted by Melbourne city lights

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rock, silhouetted by Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at night in winter, with lamp post illuminating the woodland

Beech trees (Fagus sylvatica) at night in winter, with lamp post illuminating the woodland. Felbrigg Woods, Norfolk, England, UK. January

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Morning mist over Vosges mountain, France, October

Morning mist over Vosges mountain, France, October

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) colony at sunet

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) colony at sunet. Cape Douglas, Fernandina Island, Galapagos

Background imageBack Lit Collection: Mountain view towards Loch Nevis overlooking Knoydart peninsula with Skye beyond

Mountain view towards Loch Nevis overlooking Knoydart peninsula with Skye beyond. Taken from Sgurr Cos na Breachd-laoidh, Lochaber, Scotland, UK, September 2016



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