backlighted
Glowing from behind
Backlighted describes something illuminated from behind, with light coming from the opposite side of the viewer.
A backlighted photograph has the light source behind the subject, often creating silhouettes or glowing edges: The backlighted trees looked dramatic against the sunset.
Also spelled backlit.
Filled-in outline shape
- outlineSummary of key elements
- profileSide-facing outline
- contourBounding line of shape
- shapeExternal outline of something
form · shadow · edge · figure · cutout · definition · border · frame
Luminous ring overhead
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- luminanceLight per unit area
- illuminationProvision of light
- flareSudden bright burst
gleam · shine · aura · corona · bloom · diffusion · softness · warmth
State of being unprotected
- contrastNotable difference between things
- meteringControlled measurement of quantity
- HDRExtended luminance technique
- reflectorLight-redirecting surface
compensation · bracketing · histogram · low-key · studio · aperture · underexposure
silhouette
Filled-in outline shape
shape · form · shadow · edge · figure · cutout · definition · border · frame · subject
halo
Luminous ring overhead
- radianceGlowing luminous quality
- luminanceLight per unit area
- illuminationProvision of light
flare · gleam · shine · aura · corona · bloom · diffusion · softness · warmth · ethereal
exposure
State of being unprotected
- contrastNotable difference between things
- meteringControlled measurement of quantity
- HDRExtended luminance technique
reflector · compensation · bracketing · histogram · low-key · studio · aperture · underexposure
backlightedunlit
Not burning or glowing
unilluminated · dark · shadowed · in darkness · lightless
- LED backlightDiode-based display lighting