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Originally Posted by ContraB
I hate fighting the yellow-orange color cast from the street lamps. I've been thinking of helping my DSLR out with an 80A filter (as opposed to fighting it in a graphics editing program). What do you think, is that a crazy idea? Would it just make everything look brown?
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You didn't mention what brand of DSLR you're using. If you're shooting with Nikon gear, you may want to try shooting in RAW format (Nikon . NEF) and tweaking the white balance. For Nikon shooters, you can download a free 30-day trial of Capture NX from their website to see if it works for you. You may want to hold off on installing it until you have suitable photos to work with. The trial starts immediately on installation, not when you first use the application.
Most of the time I kind of like the orange color cast. Sure there are times when it's just not appropriate, but it often works for city street scenes, especially since we're used to seeing it for so many years since the city installed the sodium vapor street lamps.
BTW: I agree that the refinery shot is excellent Mike. Great color and light, and the vapor trails give it a great look too.