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back light

British  

noun

  1. light falling on a photographic or television subject from the rear

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The lack of dolly shots, soft focus, back light, etc., gives the proceedings an unexpected intimacy.

From Los Angeles Times

These small nanospheres, or small disco balls, are really efficient in reflecting back light.

From Slate

But the moon’s five retroreflectors are old, and they’re now much less efficient at flinging back light.

From New York Times

Princess, laudably, agreed to give back Light’s payment.

From Los Angeles Times

Jam frowned, confused, but Pet reared its head back, light reflecting off the gold.

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