Kip’s Comments - January 18, 2023

Jan 18

Color Casts

If you study the technology behind camera sensors you learn that even the most complex sensor designed by man does not have the abilities to “see” like a human eye and brain. Our brain and eyes automatically adjust color balance without any intentional effort on our part - like our breathing is automatic. Electronic sensors record whatever light they are exposed to exactly in the color temperature of that light.

Tonight’s picture is an illustration of various sources of light outside of our home. As you can see, some areas appear green when they should be black. The lights in the sky are a variety of light, especially the light sources reflected over Tripoli. The entire picture just shows a random mix of light sources.

What is missing from this picture? Snow! When I recorded this image we had not yet started seeing any snow. I would like to publicly announce that I would be thrilled if the snow forecasted for our area missed us!