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.
Brilliant shots of a favourite place of mine. Was actually there last week. Amongst the other hoards of tourists …
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.
Wonderful photos.
Thank you 🙂
Huh. I’ve used that effect but never knew it had a name. Lovely examples!
Ah, you see, you are cleverer than what you thought you was 😉
Well, golly gosh. 😊
Never heard the term before but I love the effect – a tough one to pull off but that first shot in particular is fab!
Missed this one along the way, Jude, but it’s not unlike the Louvre shot I took, too 🙂 Love a sunset!
I noticed that image! Great minds and all that… 🙂