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  2. Aegle (mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Aegle ( Ancient Greek: Αἴγλη "brightness" or "dazzling light") is the name of several different figures in Greek mythology: [1] Aegle, one of the daughters of Asclepius by Lampetia, [2] the daughter of the Sun, according to Hermippus. [3] Her name is said to have derived from "Αἴγλη" ("Aegle"), meaning "Brightness," or "Splendor ...

  3. Dazzler (weapon) - Wikipedia

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    Dazzlers emit infrared light against various electronic sensors and visible light against humans. They are intended not to cause long-term damage to eyes. The emitters are usually lasers, making what is termed a laser dazzler.

  4. Glare (vision) - Wikipedia

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    Disability glare is often caused by the inter-reflection of light within the eyeball, reducing the contrast between task and glare source to the point where the task cannot be distinguished. When glare is so intense that vision is completely impaired, it is sometimes called dazzle .

  5. Scintillating scotoma - Wikipedia

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    Many variations occur, but scintillating scotoma usually begins as a spot of flickering light near or in the center of the visual field, which prevents vision within the scotoma area. It typically affects both eyes, as it is not a problem specific to one eye.

  6. Chiaroscuro - Wikipedia

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    Sacred and Profane Love (1602–1603), showing dramatic compositional chiaroscuro. In art, chiaroscuro ( English: / kiˌɑːrəˈsk ( j) ʊəroʊ / kee-AR-ə-SKOOR-oh, -⁠SKURE-, Italian: [ˌkjaroˈskuːro]; lit. 'light-dark') is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.

  7. Purgatorio - Wikipedia

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    A dazzling brightness suddenly smites Dante on the brow, which he supposes is caused by the sun; but when he shades his eyes from it, the new brightness persists, and he is forced to close his eyes. Virgil reminds him that the approach of an angel is still too powerful for his earthly senses but says that this will not always be so.

  8. Making Spirits Bright: Dazzling Christmas Light Displays to ...

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    Until Dec. 31, the gardens are home to more than 4.5 million dazzling lights over its breathtaking grounds. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 4-12 online. Golf cart tours are ...

  9. Light in painting - Wikipedia

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    At the same time, light is intrinsically found in painting, since it is indispensable for the composition of the image: the play of light and shadow is the basis of drawing and, in its interaction with color, is the primordial aspect of painting, with a direct influence on factors such as modeling and relief. [1]

  10. Headlight flashing - Wikipedia

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    Typical dashboard icon indicating that high beams are illuminated. Headlight flashing is the act of either briefly switching on the headlights of a car, or of momentarily switching between a headlight's high beams and low beams, in an effort to communicate with another driver or drivers.

  11. Tribute in Light - Wikipedia

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    Tribute in Light as seen from Brooklyn in 2014. The Tribute in Light is an art installation created in remembrance of the September 11 attacks. [1] It consists of 88 vertical searchlights arranged in two columns of light to represent the Twin Towers. It stands six blocks south of the World Trade Center on top of the Battery Parking Garage [2 ...