I did a little experiment on white balance some days back, I picked the sunset to be my subject, and where else would you see the most beautiful sunset in the world but in Manila Bay.
Armed with my Nikon D80 & it’s kit lens (AF-S Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5~5.6) I went to Manila Bay & patiently waited for the sun to set. Thank God for a very cooperative weather, it was a hot yet cloudy afternoon.
Moving on to my experiment, the first photo’s white balance was set at Fluorescent, color temperature at approximately 4,200°Kelvin.
Next photo was taken using Incandescent (Tungsten) white balance, color temperature is at 3,000°Kelvin.
Finally using Direct Sunlight white balance, color temperature at 5,200°Kelvin.
What’s your pick? I personally love the warm blue effect of the Tungsten white balance on a setting sun, it looks calm & serene.
This post is tagged Experiments, Landscape, Nature, Photography, Sunset, Tips & Techniques
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I like the Direct sunlight white balance photo, principally because you caught the sun at its brightest, and the overall color emphasizes that as well.
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