photographic terminology
negative - tone reversal
contact print - negative sized photograph
slr - single lens reflex
abstract - subjective, non-realistic
lens - optical element
tripod - three legged camera support
balance - placement of colors
stop - aperture of a camera
contrast - degree of tonal separation
panorama - continuous landscape view
cropping - omitting for print composition
depth of field - distance of sharp plane
exposure - time allowed for light to hit film
flash - artificial light source
accessory shoe - attachment fitting
macro - accurate resolution of near subject
panning - photographing moving subjects
aperture - amount of light allowed to film
shutter - mechanical sys. for light control
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