sidelight
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Light coming from the side that makes soft shadows and shows shapes
- noun
- /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪt/
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- In photography, using sidelight can create a beautiful, soft effect on the subject.
And I'd have the zinc oxide on the nose and the giant crazy sunglasses that block out sidelight.
- And I'd have the zinc oxide on the nose and the giant crazy sunglasses that block out sidelight.
Examples
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A sidelight is ideal for portrait photography and should be set at a 45-degree angle.
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The sidelight streaming through the window gently illuminated the room, enhancing its warmth.
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A strong sidelight emphasizes the texture of the fabric, making it more visually appealing.
How Directional
Surface Forms
sidelight singular
sidelights plural
Morphology
Etymology
Sidelight comes from the parts side and light, literally 'light at the side'. In art and photography, sidelight means light that comes from the side and makes shapes and textures clear, so the origin matches its meaning.