Does Warren use colored filers for his photography? Why do the colors of his images sometimes look more vivid?
Warren rarely uses any filter other than a protective UV filter over the front lens. If he uses filters to alter a shot beyond the journalistic norms, he will make note of it on the picture caption. As for the vivid colors, Warren is well known for his style of seeking out images just before or after sunset when the film can be saturated with “beauty” light. This light, combined with long exposures can generate vivid colors. Warren often uses Fuji Velvia, which has a tendency towards warmer colors. Many people would be surprised to see the original transparencies. Even with contrast additions (often needed for Internet images) the originals are often exact matches in color. Warren’s quest for the right color and contrast has a price, he notes. “I have missed many shots because I tried to position myself for better color, contrast or perspective. I’ll often opt for the outside chance of a visible, dryline tornado instead of a big, grey HP (high precipitation) cell because I hate the lac
