Blown out

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Written By Martin Kaninsky

The term "blown out" refers to parts of a photograph that have an excessive amount of exposure to light. They will be bleached to a white color and do not retain any of the detail.

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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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