Contrast range

A measurement of the difference in brightness that exists between the very darkest sections of an image and the lightest areas of the same image. Check out the spectrum of brightness. Contre-jour
In French, literally ‘against the light’. Another name for backlighting.


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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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