Temple Of Sinawave Waterfall, White Balance Correction

The last image of this was way off on the white balance; I think this is

closer to a better white balance. The image has a heavy color cast to it

and when trying to get rid of some of the color cast with the first image I

somehow got way to much blue in the image. Started over with the raw

file and worked on finding a better white balance, I also added a black

frame around this image as the colors are better against black than

white.

You're Thoughts, Thank You.

Very Good.

Yes,it is a difference indeed,I like the result.My compliments and a nice weekend.

Hi Sherry,

   I can see the difference, beautiful scene with wonderful colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

I can see the improvement, even though it's subtle.  You did very well in that regard.  I always prefer black frames (I use black matting as well) because it sets the image off better and does not compete with the image for attention (our eyes like to go to the brightest areas first, and too often that's the matting itself).  I say this knowing that white matting has a very long tradition, especially in galleries.  I once entered a competition with black-matted prints, and the gallery owner said the black would never do; I ended up taking the top three places when an independent judge made the selections.  White has the history and tradition; black does a better job in defining the print (at least with color).  All IMO.

Thank You Patsy and  Stephen for your time and comments. Stephen I like your thoughts on a black mat over the white because I agree with you. The traditional white is often distracting to the print. I too recently had some work in an art show and both my prints with the black mats sold and one received  the " Boards Choice Award". Many are now getting away from matting and framing and going to gallery and museum wrap.  

Yes, and I think of the of main drivers for going to wraps is simply cost.  Making mats and frames has gotten to be incredibly expensive if done at a frame shop.  I still prefer a nicely matted print behind glass in a good frame, but the only way I can afford it is to do it myself (but I can't do it as well as an experienced frame shop).  I've also found that a very nice finishing touch for a canvas wrap is to put it in a deep, narrow frame with the frame about 1/2" out from the wrap and flush with the front surface of the wrap -- it really adds a nice touch (but at more cost).

Sherry, 

Seeing the neccessity to go after the color balance change here is a good call in this case. I think it provides more depth, and seperation of colors, and elements of the scene than the former. Sometimes when reviewing our work, there is a incubation period that varies from shot to shot. I know in my experience, anticipating that they are all going to need the same attention, time spent in post, is just not the case. This place is very strong, and nice to look at.