"Dappled light" refers to the pattern of light and shadow created when the sun shines through something (like a tree or a window) and creates spots or patches of light on the ground or objects.
Sentences with «dappled light»
The bees» speedy vision enables them to quickly navigate in dappled light, to recognize shapes, such as the entrance to their hive, and particularly to find nectar - bearing, colored flowers. (sciencemag.org)
Always intrigued by optical effects, Thomas was delighted by the myriad patterns generated by dappled light filtering through the leaves of her trees, stating, «That became my inspiration. (lamodern.com)