In photography what does contrast mean?

Answer 1

Contrasting Images in poetry is when the writer portrays one image or scene then portrays a different image/scene. This poem written by Matsuo Basho is an example of contrasting images, "An old silent pond... A frog jumps into the pond, splash! Silence again."

Answer 2

Contrast is the difference between the lights and darks of an image. The greater the difference between lights and darks, the higher the contrast.

Answer 3

Contrasting in visual arts means the difference between light and dark, and all of the grey areas in between. It could also mean contrasting ideas in a single piece of art.