Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

halation

noun

/həˈleɪʃən/

Definition

Halation refers to the effect of light scattering that creates a glow or haze around bright objects in a photograph or visual display.

Examples

The halation around the sun in the photograph made it look ethereal.
When editing photos, I always try to reduce halation to maintain clarity.
Halation can occur in film photography, especially with certain types of film stock.

Meaning

This term is often used in photography and optics to describe how intense light can spread into surrounding areas, causing a softening or blurring effect.