Trying out blue light bulbs
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gerryr
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I'm not sure why you would want blue light bulbs, but the photo is over-exposed by about probably a full stop.
BigShed
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I agree, blue light globes are about 6000Kelvin, why not use 4100/5100Kelvin CFL's in 22-24 watts.
They would be a lot cooler (in real temperature) to work with.
Also agree that the highlights are a bit washed out, ie overexposure.
Isn't pen photography one hell of a learning curve?:wink:
They would be a lot cooler (in real temperature) to work with.
Also agree that the highlights are a bit washed out, ie overexposure.
Isn't pen photography one hell of a learning curve?:wink:
arw01
Member
Ok, where does one get the skull pen blank? My wife would have to have one of those!
OKLAHOMAN
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From member workingforwood (Jeff Powell master scroller).
jbpaul
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Does your camera have a setting for custom white balance? Seems a better solution than investing in specialty bulbs. Helped my photography evolve from horrible to accceptable novice.
JB
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thewishman
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JB and Gerry, I can't set the white balance in my camera. The camera store guys thought the blue bulbs would improve my usually yellowish pictures to a whiter hue.
As you can see, I'm a bit over my head here, but I think I have found the bottom. This was actually one of my best photos so far.
Gerry, I'm reading your Library article, though my camera has little in the way of adjustable controls (and a new camera is out until my new job starts and my wife gets called back).
Here are a couple more pictures and my set-up. Any constructive help will be gratefully received.
thewishman
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Any better?
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GouletPens
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A good piece of photo software takes care of the yellowing just fine. I use Microsoft Digital Image 2006, got it for $10 on ebay and it does everything I need!