Concept / Daytime

Daytime

The period between sunrise and sunset

The period between sunrise and sunset.

A phrase to start with

Directs the scene toward daytime.

Appearance and effects

It reads as a time with natural daylight.

Visual traits

  • natural daylight

Expected changes

  • A naturally lit scene becomes more likely

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Daytime denotes the period between sunrise and sunset. It does not determine clear weather, season, region, or mood.

In more detail

Daylight intensity and color vary with weather and location.

Includes

  • The period between sunrise and sunset

Excludes

  • Clear weather
  • A particular season
  • A particular region
  • A particular mood

What this does not imply

  • Clear weather
  • A season
  • A region
  • A mood

Variability

Light appearance varies with weather and location.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only the time of day

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify weather and season separately

Typical uses

  • Specify a daytime scene

Possible failure modes

  • It reads as a night scene

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