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©David H. Wells |
Chiaroscuro [kee-ahr-uh-skyoo-roh] is defined as "the distribution of
light and shadow in an image" or " the use of deep variations and subtle
gradations of light and shade, especially to en-hance the delineation
of character and for general dramatic purposes". To the photo-grapher
the play of light and shadow is the very essence of the medium.
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