{"id":16452,"date":"2013-10-17T06:23:24","date_gmt":"2013-10-17T10:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=16452"},"modified":"2014-02-05T09:06:30","modified_gmt":"2014-02-05T13:06:30","slug":"understanding-the-color-of-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2013\/10\/17\/understanding-the-color-of-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Color of Light"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Connecticut Help Needed Now<\/h3>\n<p>Denise Ippolito and I are seeking information on locations within an hour or two of Salem, Connecticut where we might photograph fall color this coming Saturday.  Any help would be greatly appreciated. Locals should see the info on the Salem, CT Shooter&#8217;s Gallery Seminar this coming Sunday.  If you would like to learn to create better images and are within a two hour drive you do not want to miss this event. <\/p>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART Bulletin #450 <\/h3>\n<p>BIRDS AS ART Bulletin #450 is online now and can be accessed <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/2013\/10\/16\/birds-as-art-bulletin-450\/\">here<\/a>.  Of special interest are the two vulture images that illustrate &#8220;A Matter of Style.&#8221; <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salem Connecticut Shooter&#8217;s Gallery Seminar<\/li>\n<li>BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition<\/li>\n<li>The Blog is the Bomb<\/li>\n<li>A Matter of Style<\/li>\n<li>2014 Tanzania Summer Safari<\/li>\n<li>Flight Plan<\/li>\n<li>Canon EF 24-70mm f\/2.8L II USM Lens<\/li>\n<li>Affiliate Links<\/li>\n<li>IPT INFO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/africa\/wattled-lapwing-light-cloudy-_y7o4376-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania\t.jpg\" class='shutterset'><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/africa\/wattled-lapwing-light-cloudy-_y7o4376-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania.jpg\" alt=\"wattled-lapwing-light-cloudy-_y7o4376-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania\" title=\"wattled-lapwing-light-cloudy-_y7o4376-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania\" height =667 \/><\/a>   <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image of a Wattled Plover was created on the Tanzania Summer Safari from the opened side window of the van with the hand held <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/754508-REG\/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA6004LIFEF2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA6004LIFEF2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM lens<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/732113-USA\/Canon_4409B002_1_4x_EF_Extender_III.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA14XEF3\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA14XEF3\" target=\"_blank\">Canon 1.4x EF Extender III (Teleconverter)<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/827036-REG\/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_Digital_SLR.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE1DX\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE1DX\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera<\/a>. ISO 800.  Evaluative metering +2\/3 stop: 1\/400 sec. at f\/9 in Av Mode. <\/p>\n<p>Two sensors above the central sensor\/AI Servo\/Surround Rear Focus AF on the edge of the bird&#8217;s breast active at the moment of exposure. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2011\/09\/13\/rear-focus-tutorial\/\">here<\/a> if you missed the Rear Focus Tutorial. Click on the image to see a larger version. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=3436&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Understanding the Color of Light<\/h3>\n<p>The image above was made in cloudy conditions near our Mobile Tented Camp near the Mara River, Serengeti, Tanzania at 5:07pm on August 12, 2013. The image below was made in the same location after the sun broke through at 5:59pm.  <\/p>\n<p>The main difference in the two images is the color of the light.  The opening image was made in relatively cold light.  The clouds filter out the RED  and YELLOW components of the sunlight leaving the BLUE light to predominate.   In the image below, the unfiltered REDs and YELLOWs give the image a much warmer look.  <\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/africa\/wattled-plover-light-late-sun-_y7o4434-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania.jpg\" class='shutterset'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/wp-content\/gallery\/africa\/wattled-plover-light-late-sun-_y7o4434-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania.jpg\" alt=\"wattled-plover-light-late-sun-_y7o4434-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania\" title=\"wattled-plover-light-late-sun-_y7o4434-mobile-tented-camp-mara-river-serengeti-tanzania\" height=667 \/><\/a>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>This image of a Wattled Plover was also created on the Tanzania Summer Safari from the opened side window of the van with the hand held <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/754508-REG\/Canon_5125B002_EF_600mm_f_4L_IS.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA6004LIFEF2\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA6004LIFEF2\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 600mm f\/4L IS II USM lens<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/732113-USA\/Canon_4409B002_1_4x_EF_Extender_III.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA14XEF3\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA14XEF3\" target=\"_blank\">Canon 1.4x EF Extender III (Teleconverter)<\/a>, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/827036-REG\/Canon_5253B002_EOS_1D_X_Digital_SLR.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CAE1DX\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCAE1DX\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR camera<\/a>. ISO 800.  Evaluative metering +1\/3 stop: 1\/640 sec. at f\/7.1 in Av Mode. <\/p>\n<p>Three sensors above and one to the right of the central sensor\/AI Servo\/Surround Rear Focus AF on the bird&#8217;s upper back active at the moment of exposure. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2011\/09\/13\/rear-focus-tutorial\/\">here<\/a> if you missed the Rear Focus Tutorial. Click on the image to see a larger version. <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"90\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=728x90&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=3436&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Questions<\/h3>\n<p>Which image do you prefer?  Why?<\/p>\n<p>Which light do you prefer?  Why?<\/p>\n<p>Which image has a better head angle?  <\/p>\n<p>The two exposures, 1\/400 sec. at f\/9 and 1\/640 sec. at f\/7.1 are the same.  Why didn&#8217;t I need more light for the image made when the sun was out???<\/p>\n<p>Why did I add 2\/3 stop of light to the image made when it was cloudy but only 1\/3 stop when the sun came out? <\/p>\n<h3>Canon EF 24-70mm f\/2.8L II USM Lens<\/h3>\n<p>While I love my 24-105mm as a B-roll lens, I often wish that I owned and traveled with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/843008-USA\/Canon_5175B002_EF_24_70mm_f_2_8L_II.html\/BI\/6633\/KBID\/7226\/kw\/CA247028LII\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xCA247028LII\" target=\"_blank\">Canon EF 24-70mm f\/2.8L II USM Lens<\/a>. It is miles sharper than the 24-105 and meshes perfectly with no overlap with the great 70-200mm f\/2.8L IS II.  <\/p>\n<p>Right now B&#038;H has an amazing deal on this great landscape lens&#8211;yikes, I need to borrow one for my upcoming Torres del Paine  trip&#8211;$1,999.00 at check out.  The regular price is $2,299.00.   What are you waiting for.   Please, please pretty please, web orders only by using our product-specific link above or by clicking on the logo-link below. <\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"180\" scrolling=\"no\" height=\"150\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none;\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/mer54715.datafeedfile.com\/widget\/aff_widget_prdt_generate-2.0.php?aff_num=7226&#038;aff_net=1&#038;size=180x150&#038;mode=m&#038;bucket_num=4751&#038;link_target=y&#038;sid=\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iFrame.<\/p>\n<p><\/iframe> <\/center><\/p>\n<h3> Shooters Gallery Photography Program<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>October 20, 2013.  Salem, CT<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shootersgallerypg.com\/upcoming-events\/artie_denise\/\">here<\/a> to register. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Artie Morris &#038; Denise Ippolito<br \/>\nDate: Sunday \u2013 October 20, 2013: Time: 9:00am \u2013 4:00pm<br \/>\nLocation: Salem Gardner Lake Firehouse Hall, 429 Old Colchester Road, Salem, CT 06420<br \/>\nAdmission Fee: The Artie Morris presentation from 9:00am until 10:45am is free and open to the public courtesy of Canon U.S.A.  The presentation by Artie and Denise from 11:00am until 4:00pm is $40.00 (Lunch &#038; morning coffee included)<br \/>\nHost Organization: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shootersgallerypg.com\/\">Shooters Gallery Photography Group<\/a><\/p>\n<p>9:00 to 10:45 \u2013 \u201cChoosing and Using Lenses for Nature Photography\u2026 BIRDS AS ART Style\u201d \u2013 Artie Morris (Sponsored by Canon U.S.A.)<br \/>\n10:45 TO 11:00: Break<br \/>\n11:00 to 12:00 \u2013 \u201cBlooming Ideas\u201d \u2013 Denise Ippolito<br \/>\n12:00 to 1:00 \u2013 Lunch<br \/>\n1:00 to 2:00 \u2013 \u201cRefining Your Photographic Vision\u201d \u2013 Artie Morris and Denise Ippolito<br \/>\n2:00 to 2:30 \u2013 \u201cPro Gear Handling Tips\u201d \u2013 Artie Morris and Denise Ippolito<br \/>\n2:30 to 2:45 \u2013 Break<br \/>\n2:45 to 4:00 \u2013 \u201cCreating Pleasing Blurs\u201d \u2013 Artie Morris and Denise Ippolito<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shootersgallerypg.com\/upcoming-events\/artie_denise\/\">here<\/a> to register. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/baacom\/wp-content\/gallery\/bulletin-2012\/grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text.jpg\" class='shutterset'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-center\" src=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/baacom\/wp-content\/gallery\/bulletin-2012\/grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text.jpg\" alt=\"grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text\" title=\"grand-prize-winner-1st-baa-final-w-text\" width=600 \/><\/a>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h3>BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition<\/h3>\n<p>Learn more and enter the BIRDS AS ART 2nd International Bird Photography Competition <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/competition\/\">here<\/a>.  Twenty-five great prizes including the $1000 Grand Prize and intense competition.  Bring your best.  <\/p>\n<h3>2014 Tanzania Summer Safari<\/h3>\n<h2><strong>2014 Tanzania Summer Safari, 14-day  African Adventure\/leave the US on August 9.  Fly home on August 24: $12,999.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Co-leaders Todd Gustafson &#038; Arthur Morris.  The limit is 12.  Three photographers\/van; you get your own row of seats.  Our trip is a bit more expensive than the average safari for good reason.  It is the best.  We have the best driver guides with a total of decades of experience.  They have been trained over the years by Todd and by me to drive with photography in mind.  We have the best and most knowledgeable leaders. We stay in the best lodges and camps.  We hope that you will join us for what will be Todd&#8217;s 35th African safari, and my 8th. <\/p>\n<p>If you are seriously interested please <a href=\"mailto:samandmayasgrandpa@att.net\">e-mail<\/a><\/center> me; I will be glad to send you the illustrated PDF with the complete itinerary and deposit info. <\/p>\n<p>What else makes this expedition unique?<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Pre-trip consultation and camera equipment advice<br \/>\n\u2022Award-winning photographers as your guides<br \/>\n\u2022A seamless itinerary visiting the right locations at the best time of year<br \/>\n\u2022Hands-on photography instruction in the field<br \/>\n\u2022Specially designed three rood hatch photo safari vehicles<br \/>\n\u2022Proprietary materials for preparation, including  free copy of &#8220;A Photographer\u2019s Guide to Photographing in East Africa.&#8221;<br \/>\n\u2022Post-safari image critiques<\/p>\n<p>All-inclusive (double-occupancy) except for your flights to and from Kilamajaro Airport, bar drinks, soda &#038; water (except at the Intimate Tented Camp where everything is free for our entire stay), tips for drivers and camp staff, personal items, and trip insurance.  <\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Support the BAA Blog. 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Two great leaders ensure that you will not learn more anywhere about how to make great images. Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birdsasart.com\/include-pages\/ipt-updates\/\">here<\/a> for the schedule and additional info.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connecticut Help Needed Now <\/p>\n<p>Denise Ippolito and I are seeking information on locations within an hour or two of Salem, Connecticut where we might photograph fall color this coming Saturday. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Locals should see the info on the Salem, CT Shooter&#8217;s Gallery Seminar this coming Sunday. 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