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12/14/2005 01:47:12 PM · #1 |
Hi folks. I've never posted before and don't really consider myself a photographer. You probably won't either after I ask my question.
Until last year, I did all of my 'photography' with cheap disposable cameras (cardboard cameras, I call them). I am usually too rough on 'real' cameras to afford the replacement costs. This year I am using a small 4 megapixel Vivitar digital camera. No zoom, just macro-mode capabilities and a menu full of options that I don't know much about. Taking pictures hasn't changed much except that I am learning to use the viewing window to help me to judge which angle gives the best light. Now I have hit a real snag.
The last two times I have gone out to take a few snaps, the snow (I presume) is causing the pictures to take on a strong blue cast. I am used to having more blue than anticipated in winter shots, but this is far too prounounced. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Or what I need to do that I'm not?
Thank you. (I made the pic smaller. Sorry.)
Message edited by author 2005-12-14 13:57:50. |
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12/14/2005 01:48:52 PM · #2 |
| Yes. ... and very large. Best to post links if you don't have a thumbnail to post. |
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12/14/2005 01:49:51 PM · #3 |
I actually like it....I think the blue gives it a really cool feel.
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12/14/2005 02:03:07 PM · #4 |
Does the camera have a white balance setting? You may want to play around with that to see if you can get better results.
What software do you have / use for your digital pictures? White balance can be changed (with varying degrees of success) with software too.
I wouldn't say you're not a photographer - you are definitely on the right track. |
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12/14/2005 02:19:54 PM · #5 |
Have you tried taking a picture indoors of something white? If that has the same blue hue, then there could well be a problem with the camera. Your picture does look very blue indeed.
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12/14/2005 02:23:10 PM · #6 |
Yes it is very blue. Compositionally I think it's an OK image, but IMHO the blue hue does give it more visual interest. I think if the image colors were more natural, it wouldn't be as interesting a shot...
Take all of my input with a grain of salt though, I'm still on some kind of weird digital art kick at present.
Lookin' at the world through Cyan colored glasses!
Message edited by author 2005-12-14 14:23:37. |
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12/14/2005 02:30:35 PM · #7 |
Thanks for the quick replies.
The camera is a ViviCam 3815.
Pictures of my white front door look fine.
I use Irfanview and PhotoShop (just learning) for editing pictures. I played with the colour-balance with both of those but don't have the right 'touch', I think.
The manual lists the following settings for White Balance:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten, Fluorescent. I will put my boots back on and try a shot using each option. That should tell me if I can solve the problem that way.
Thanks again everybody. |
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12/14/2005 02:33:45 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by megatherian:
Does the camera have a white balance setting? You may want to play around with that to see if you can get better results. |
According to the EXIF data in the posted JPEG image, the "Whitebalance" field is defined as "Manual", and the "Light Source" field is defined as "Incandescent".
Nordlys
Message edited by author 2005-12-14 14:34:48. |
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12/14/2005 02:50:05 PM · #9 |
That was it. I took a picture at each setting.
The 'Tungsten' setting was the worst one possible for the conditions.
It's back on 'Auto', where it belongs for now. I'll make it a priority to learn how to use that function to my advantage.
Thank-you again folks. Thanks also for the critiques of the shot. |
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