backlight

Definition

Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.

Etymology

From back + light.

Example Sentences

• "The backlight from the sunset cast the pier and the crowd in silhouette."
• "Egg candling uses backlight to look for chick embryos."
• "If I do use backlight, it's not to separate the subject from the background; I use it to set a psychological mood, or to create a look."