Illuminated or lit with counterlight; specifically arranged to receive light from an opposite or opposing direction.
From counterlight + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix). This technical term in photography and art describes the state of being lit with counterlight.
A counterlighted subject in photography looks stunning—think of a person with the sun behind them creating a halo effect; it's one of the most cinematic lighting tricks!
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