This photo of my photoalbum was taken in Okinawa.

Cross processing is the procedure of deliberately processing photographic film in a wrong chemical solution. Cross processing usually involves one of the two following methods:
* Processing negative color print film in E-6 chemicals
* Processing positive color reversal film in C-41 chemicals
Traditionally, cross processing color slide film in C-41 process chemicals is most common. Some commercial-level photography/darkroom merchants will perform this developing process. However, cross processing can take place in many other forms, such as negative color print film and/or positive color reversal film in a black and white developer. Other interesting effects can be obtained by bleaching colour films processed in black and white chemistry using an hydrochloric acid dichromate mixture or using potassium triodide (KI3) solution. If these bleached films are then re-exposed to light and re-processed in their intended colour chemistry, subtle, relatively low contrast, pastel effects are obtained. Color cross processed photographs are often characterized by unnatural colors and high contrast. The results of cross processing differ from case to case, as the results are determined by many factors such as the make and type of the film used, the amount of light exposed onto the film and the chemical used to develop the film. Cross processing effects can be simulated in digital photography by a number of techniques involving the manipulation of contrast/brightness, hue/saturation and curves in image editors such as Adobe Photoshop or GIMP; however, they lack the unpredictable nature of regular cross processed images.

Contre-jour, French for 'against daylight', refers to photographs taken when the camera is pointing directly toward the source of light. Contre-jour has the effect making the subject backlit. This effect usually hides details, causes a stronger contrast between light and dark, creates silhouettes and emphasizes lines and shapes. The sun, or other light source, is often seen as either a bright spot or as a strong glare behind the subject. Fill light may be used to illuminate the side of the subject facing toward the camera. When taking a photograph contre-jour, the shutter speed and f-stop are set to accurately recreate the area around the light source.