Taken with the camera in ‘Daylight’ white balance, the following three images are of my best friend:
- Taken at midday in full sun
With no colour cast at midday in full sun, this image is assumed to be the baseline for this exercise. The sky was cloudless, but not very high in the sky – a fine autumn day. The sky was a deep blue.
- Midday in the shade on the same clear day
Although this image was taken within a minute of the first, the colour difference is very noticeable. The overall impression is of a much bluer light – no doubt from the strong sky colour. It’s also worth noting that the redness in the lips is much more muted. The effects of the side lighting in the first image aren’t present in this one, making the image seem flatter.
- The same day at sunrise.
This early morning image, taken on the same cloudless day with the sun just above the horizon has a much warmer colour. The yellow / orange colour cast from the sun provides a flattering light – it’s the best time of day for many reasons.
So the time of day has a major impact on the colour of light and therefore the feeling an image portrays. It’s another point to remember when composing an image. It’s also worth considering the camera settings – obviously the white balance needs changing, to obtain a colour balance which is relevant
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