describing this picture

[alpacinou]

I simply ask myself whether (a) a word helps and (b) whether there's a word that would be clearer.

So I wouldn't say in, because sunlight wouldn't be filtering out. And I wouldn't say half-illuminated when I can say half-lit, because I don't want to make readers do unnecessary work.

It's good to have you here Charlie.

Her face was half-lit in the sunlight filtering through the window.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Good to be here! I only show up on days that begin with S or T.