■ Flash. The flash white balance setting is even
warmer than the cloudy setting, as shown in
Figure 2-20, but these two are usually very
close to each other. This setting is used to
match the on-camera flash because the flash
creates light that is cooler (more blue).
■ Shade. The shade white balance setting pushes
more red and orange into the image because
the light in the shade is cool and has a blue
cast, as shown in Figure 2-21. This is also a
good mode for shooting in very cloudy situa-
tions because the light coming through the
clouds is much colder than direct sunlight. ■ Daylight. The daylight setting sets the white
balance on the camera to around 5000 to
5500K. Although this gives you accurate color
in direct noon sun, it can look a little cold or
blue. Figure 2-18 shows you an example of a
photo with the daylight white balance applied.
■ Cloudy. The cloudy white balance setting
pushes the color temperature a little warmer
than the daylight setting, as you can see in
Figure 2-19. I use this when shooting in direct
sunlight because it adds a little warmth to
images that I find to be more pleasing.ABOUT THIS PHOTO David photographed with an off-camera
flash using daylight white balance. Taken at 1/250 second, f/5.6, and
ISO 200.
2-18ABOUT THIS PHOTO David photographed with an off-camera
flash using cloudy white balance. Taken at 1/250 second, f/5.6, and
ISO 200.2-19ABOUT THIS PHOTO David photographed with an off-camera
flash using flash white balance. Taken at 1/250 second, f/5.6, and
ISO 200.2-20ABOUT THIS PHOTO David photographed with an off-camera
flash using shade white balance. Taken at 1/250 second, f/5.6, and
ISO 200.2-21