blue haze

Atmospheric mountain tint

Blue haze is a bluish atmospheric tint visible over distant mountains or forests, caused by fine particles scattering light.

The term also describes a smoky or dreamlike quality in a room or scene: The bar was thick with blue haze.

In photography and film, blue haze refers to unwanted bluish tones in distant subjects.

Related
  • mistFine airborne moisture
  • smokyFilled with combustion haze
  • fogLow-lying cloud cover
  • mountainsTall elevated landmasses
  • distanceSpace between two points

twilight · fading light · atmosphere · thin air · ethereal · soft focus · horizon · early morning · violet · purple · lavender · dusk · veil · gauzy · soft · dreamy · smog · melancholy

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atmospheric clarity

blue hazesharp focus

Maximum image clarity

unobstructed view · crisp air · clear skies · vivid detail · high definition

color/warmth

blue hazegolden glow

Warm yellow radiance

warm light · amber light · sunset glow · golden hour

perceptual state

blue hazehard edges

Abrupt visual boundaries

stark contrast

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G