light reflection
Surface throws illumination
Light reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface.
When light strikes an object, some wavelengths are absorbed while others reflect back—this is why we see colors.
A mirror produces specular reflection, returning light at predictable angles, while matte surfaces scatter light diffusely.
The light reflection off the water was blinding.
- angle of incidenceIncoming direction relative to perpendicular
- mirrorsReflective glass surfaces
- mirror imageReversed visual duplicate
- opticsScience of illumination
- causticsSubstances that burn chemically
bright spot · reflectivity · iridescence · disco ball · albedo · interference · scattering · wavefront · lustre · electromagnetic wave · polarization · glare · sun glare · silver lining · glint · water · sparkling water · lake surface
- light effectsshine, glow, gleam, shimmer, glitter
- laser scanningbarcode scanner, barcode reader, LiDAR, 3D scanner, laser diode
- radiation
light reflectionlight absorption
Matter capturing radiant energy
absorption · energy absorption · transmission · refraction · light emission
light reflectiondarkness
Total absence of light
opacity · blackness · light absorption · matte surface · dullness