Challenge: "White Balance" Jan. 3-5, 2019
Jan 5, 2019 10:38:18 #
Photogirl17 wrote:
Nice shots Bob..where was your White balance set..
Auto. Overexposed 1/2 stop so as not to have blue snow. Sometimes "blue" snow can be fixed in post, but better in camera. For some unknown (to me) reason I like snow pics. Most are taken from a warm car. I have used a coupla them as christmas cards
Jan 5, 2019 13:29:31 #
boberic wrote:
Auto. Overexposed 1/2 stop so as not to have blue snow. Sometimes "blue" snow can be fixed in post, but better in camera. For some unknown (to me) reason I like snow pics. Most are taken from a warm car. I have used a coupla them as christmas cards
Thanks for the info, Bob.
Jan 5, 2019 13:39:36 #
Pat -- Excellent new and different challenge. Tweaking settings for art rather satisfying rules is a function built in to most of us. All the pix in this challenge have demonstration a knack for experimentation to achieve unique results. 'Weirding' my images is one of my favorite pastimes.
That being said, sometimes one might want an exactly correct WB. There are many EXPENSIVE gadgets for aquiring such.
Thought I might share a couple of free ideas that I came up with in my quest to save $$$$.
This picture shows my super cheap WB setting device. It is made with a jar lid, two layers of Reynolds Parchment Paper, and a gasket to hold the paper in the lid.
Following the instructions for Custom WB for your camera, hang or hold it on the front of the lens while pointing to your light source.
An alternative is to simply cover the lens with a not-too-thick cotton handkerchief.
I've done both with excellent results. Got the shot(s) and had money left for groceries.
That being said, sometimes one might want an exactly correct WB. There are many EXPENSIVE gadgets for aquiring such.
Thought I might share a couple of free ideas that I came up with in my quest to save $$$$.
This picture shows my super cheap WB setting device. It is made with a jar lid, two layers of Reynolds Parchment Paper, and a gasket to hold the paper in the lid.
Following the instructions for Custom WB for your camera, hang or hold it on the front of the lens while pointing to your light source.
An alternative is to simply cover the lens with a not-too-thick cotton handkerchief.
I've done both with excellent results. Got the shot(s) and had money left for groceries.
Jan 5, 2019 13:53:44 #
5:30 AM...3 settings..AWB, K & Shadows
Jan 5, 2019 14:27:36 #
All untouched, just for the WB effect
Jan 5, 2019 15:02:25 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
l-fox wrote:
Pat -- Excellent new and different challenge. Twea... (show quote)
I adore your ideas, Foxy!
Jan 5, 2019 15:03:40 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
Roadrunner wrote:
5:30 AM...3 settings..AWB, K & Shadows
Like #1 in first set, Jim!
Jan 5, 2019 15:05:45 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
Roadrunner wrote:
All untouched, just for the WB effect
#6-because you can see more detail-5-not so bad either but less detail..in my coddled mind...???
Jan 5, 2019 15:26:26 #
judy juul wrote:
#6-because you can see more detail-5-not so bad either but less detail..in my coddled mind...???
Thing is....the secret is to get over there before it gets light...tourists flood in. Question here, when doing these excercises do we work on them?
Jan 5, 2019 15:57:22 #
Jan 5, 2019 15:57:25 #
PAT, as promised too much white around but the photos do show a change. The photos up load take to long and
they time out. I have only PS Elements 10 photo editing software on this new computer .
Dane
they time out. I have only PS Elements 10 photo editing software on this new computer .
Dane
Jan 5, 2019 16:02:20 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
Roadrunner wrote:
Thing is....the secret is to get over there before it gets light...tourists flood in. Question here, when doing these excercises do we work on them?
Yes, you are the king of that-getting there while the getting's good! Why not work them...after peresenting them as they are...The ones you show, are certainly worth playing with!!
Jan 5, 2019 16:02:58 #
William wrote:
leave it on auto
Haha indeed my friend
If it ain't broke don't mend it
Jan 5, 2019 16:44:32 #
judy juul wrote:
Yes, you are the king of that-getting there while the getting's good! Why not work them...after peresenting them as they are...The ones you show, are certainly worth playing with!!
OK.......FS tomorrow, I'll work tonight
Jan 5, 2019 17:44:37 #
l-fox wrote:
Pat -- Excellent new and different challenge. Twea... (show quote)
Thanks l-fox. I knew the topic would not appeal to most, but, selfishly, went for it because I needed a better handle on it. I like your "photo hack" with parchment and jar lid to set a custom WB! Thanks for sharing.
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