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Noun
1. backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behindAbbreviation, See also 逆光線
Wikipedia definition
2. Contre-jourContre-jour, French for 'against daylight', refers to photographs taken when the camera is pointing directly toward a source of light. An alternative term is backlighting. 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.
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