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con·trast·y

(kŏn′trăs′tē)

adj.

Having or producing sharp contrasts between light and dark areas in photography.

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contrasty

(kənˈtrɑːstɪ)

adj

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

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con•trast•y

(kənˈtræs ti, ˈkɒn træs-)

adj.

Photog. having or producing a preponderance of dark and light tones.

[1890–95]

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contrasty - having sharp differences between black and white

photography, picture taking - the act of taking and printing photographs

flat - lacking contrast or shading between tones

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