contrasty

[ kuhn-tras-tee, kon-tras- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Photography.

(of a subject, photograph, or film stock) having or producing a preponderance of dark and light tones with few intermediate shades.

contrasty

/ kənˈtrɑːstɪ /

(of a photograph or subject) having sharp gradations in tone, esp between light and dark areas

First recorded in 1890–95; contrast + -y ¹

A contrasty print is sometimes recommended as the best to offer; but that is a mistake.

Immediately after taking off the bag, paste a black paper stencil or a very contrasty negative to the apple with white of egg.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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