Over-exposure
Exposing a photograph for a period of time that is excessively long considering the topic and the lighting circumstances. As a consequence of this, the features in the highlight areas get distorted or "blown out." When trying to achieve a specific effect, certain photographers favor using an overexposed shot. They may also utilize an overexposure technique to compensate for instances in which the camera's light meter provides an inaccurate reading, such as when they are photographing snow scapes.
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