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High-key images, low-key images, reflected images


High-key images

High-key images are distinguished by their overall brightness, in which light predominates over dark. The image condition can be examined using the Histogram or Level Compensation functions in image editing software.

Low-key images

Here, most of the image is dark. There are no bright areas.

Reflected-light images

Images that contain small but extremely bright areas, such as sunlight reflected on glass or shiny chrome metal.

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