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 Comparison of similar objects to set of their dissimilar qualities, a person or thing against which another may be contrasted. To compare two things in respect to differences.
Picture Right – The detail in this black and white photograph is difficult to read, as the mass of people appears gray. We only see dark gray and white and the result is a very flat and uninteresting photograph.
The designer wanted to highlight the intricate cabinetry in this kitchen choosing a dark charcoal for the walls, and floor to contrast with the cream on the cabinets making them the dominant feature in the kitchen.Reviewing good black and white photographs is an ideal way to recognize contrast. The tonal contrasts portray the detail. In comparison, looking at a bad example of a black and white photograph will tend to look gray and flat, as the range of contrast is less.
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These forms of contrast are called achromatic – the contrast between black and white and their respective mixtures produced – gray. As we know from reviewing our photographs, the greater the tonal contrast, the more effective and dramatic the finished article appears.
