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What causes the sun to appear as a black dot when I take a digital photo?

On some of the photos I've taken with my digital camera, the sun appears as a black dot in the sky. What causes this?

A digital camera has a electronic image sensor that converts light into an electronic signal. If an object is very bright, it can overwhelm the sensor. If you watch video shot with early digital video cameras, you'll see very bright lights show up on the recording as a bright vertical line. The engineers who designed cameras decided that wasn't a useful failure mode so they wrote instructions into the camera to shut off the pixels that got hit with the too bright light. Hence the black dot where the sun should be.

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Black And White Wedding Invitations - What Are Your Invites Saying?

Elegant. Dramatic. Just plain cool. Few color combinations can say as much as the classic black and white match. That's why its become a go-to choice for brides who want to make a statement. If this two-tone combo is part of your big day, then black and white wedding invitations are a timeless way to announce your upcoming nuptials

Cool - Sure black and white wedding invitations are elegant, but they're also cool--think Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. With this color choice, you're going to appear way too cool for busy color palettes or loud colors.

Fun - Don't get roped into using these bi-color invites only for formal affairs. Black and white can be fun, too. This two-color theme also works well for bold graphic images such as modern black dots on a crisp white paper, or something more whimsical such as adorable penguins.

Surprising -Make black and white wedding invitations jump out by splashing color onto the invite. If you're having a formal summer ceremony, wrap the invitation in a sunflower yellow tie. Or you might use one of the upcoming trends in marriage stationery: black and white invitations with a colorful solid or printed wrap.

Another surprising addition to conventional black and white wedding invitations is graphic patterns. Trend-setting brides are increasingly incorporating bold patterns on the wraps that surround some invitation designs. Many of the trendiest patterns have been inspired by Japanese kimono prints.

Dazzling - Bring on the "wow" factor by sending black and white invitations with jewels attached. If diamonds are your best friend, attach a diamond-like jewel to the invite. For winter or fall nuptials, add a brilliant red jewel to the invite. The contrast between the paper and a gem can make the stationery seem that much more fabulous.

One of the best aspects of black and white invitations is that they often look like you spent a million on them, even if you didn't. They're also one of the easiest do-it-yourself wedding projects because you don't need to stress out about whether your printer will produce that perfect shade of pink you're looking for. Instead, print in black ink and you're on your way to an inexpensive invite that only looks like a million dollars.

For a more contemporary look, find an invitation with a thick black border or paper in an unusual size or shape. You'll get the classic two-color look with a modern sensibility.

Dramatic - There's no rule saying brides must print black ink on white paper. Be bold by printing white text on black paper stock. This look isn't for everyone, but if you have a quirky sense of style and want to surprise your guests, these black and white wedding invitations are the way to go.

About the Author

Rose Watson reviews wedding invitation sites to help you easily find the perfect wedding invitations. If you want more information about
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