Color temperature


Artificial (tungsten-filament) lights are warmer (more orange) than sunshine, which is warm near dawn, cools (more blue), then warms again at evening. Our eyes modify color temperature without us noticing, so color looks consistent. Digital cameras may neutralize colors using white balance. When it's wrong (or you utilize the improper camera setting), a color cast results.


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Martin Kaninsky

Martin is the creator of About Photography Blog. With over 15 years of experience as a practicing photographer, Martin’s approach focuses on photography as an art form, emphasizing the stories behind the images rather than concentrating on gear.

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