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Noahdendron · 12-19-2010, 05:28 PM

Hello,
I shot this image raw using auto white balance and then tried to adjust the WB in Adobe Lightroom afterwards. I just want to get an idea how close/far I am away from a correct WB with this image. I need calibration and am finding this a difficult area as I have few reference points.

Here is the image----> Costus malortieanus Flowers | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Thank you,
Darren.

dawsonjm · 12-19-2010, 06:27 PM

The white balance appears to very natural, but as you stated, there are few reference points. Your memory of how the subject appeared when you snapped the photo is your best guide.

That appears to be some type of succulent, and the green looks very good. I think you did fine.

SpecialK · 12-19-2010, 07:54 PM

The gray looks color-cast free, so I would say it is spot on.

Sparkle · 12-19-2010, 10:14 PM

It may help you to get a "Colour Wheel", "Grey Card" and similar references at an Art Store if not at a Camera store. It looks fine to my eye.

Noahdendron · 12-20-2010, 04:18 AM

Thanks for all your replies. You were a great help.

12-19-2010, 05:28 PM	#1
Noahdendron New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: north Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8	White Balance opinions Lens: DFA Macro 100mm f2.8 Camera: K7 Photo Location: Cairns, Queensland, Australia ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F5 Hello, I shot this image raw using auto white balance and then tried to adjust the WB in Adobe Lightroom afterwards. I just want to get an idea how close/far I am away from a correct WB with this image. I need calibration and am finding this a difficult area as I have few reference points. Here is the image----> Costus malortieanus Flowers \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! Thank you, Darren.

12-20-2010, 04:18 AM	#5
Noahdendron New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: north Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thank you Thanks for all your replies. You were a great help.

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dawsonjm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boardman, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	The white balance appears to very natural, but as you stated, there are few reference points. Your memory of how the subject appeared when you snapped the photo is your best guide. That appears to be some type of succulent, and the green looks very good. I think you did fine.

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	The gray looks color-cast free, so I would say it is spot on.

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Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	It may help you to get a "Colour Wheel", "Grey Card" and similar references at an Art Store if not at a Camera store. It looks fine to my eye.

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