Contre-jour

Contre-jour

produces backlighting of the subject. This effect usually hides details, causes a stronger contrast between light and dark, creates silhouettes and emphasizes lines and shapes. The sun, or other light source, is often seen as either a bright spot or as a strong glare behind the subject.

Entrance to the Pyramid - Louvre a

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Heyjude

I have lived in the UK for most of my life, but when young I definitely had wanderlust and even ended up living in South Africa for several years which was a wonderful experience. I now look forward to a long and leisurely retirement doing what I like most - gardening, photography, walking and travelling.

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    1. I have never been to Paris in the summer time, but I imagine it is a city that is rarely quiet. I’d like to go in the autumn, but fear it would be wet and grey.

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