Title

Celadon: Control Condition Front View

Type

Digital image

Subject

Celadon

Control condition

Front view

Direct lighting

Specular highlight

Glazed surface

Paradata

2D digitisation

Creator

Wook Kim

Date

2026

Technical Requirement

Image role: control condition image.

View type: front view.

Lighting type: bilateral softbox lighting.

Light distance: approximately 1 m from the object.

Incident method: direct light from left and right softboxes.

Auxiliary device: not used.

Camera setting: ISO 100 / f/11 / 1/125s / 50mm.

File generation: RAW-derived cropped JPEG image.

Colour profile: sRGB.

Depicted Object

Celadon Object

Rights

Image and record by Wook Kim.

Reproduction Note

Photographic intention:
This image was produced as a control condition image in order to provide a baseline for comparison with the variable condition image. Bilateral direct softbox lighting was used to record the overall form and basic celadon colour under a consistent lighting arrangement.

Problem recognition:
The bilateral direct softbox lighting provides a stable view of the overall form and outline of the object. However, the glossy glazed surface produces bright specular highlights, particularly around the central body and curved areas. These highlights weaken the visibility of some decorative and surface details and make the celadon colour appear brighter and flatter.

Adjustment process:
No corrective adjustment was applied. The bilateral softbox arrangement, direct incident light, and approximately 1 m lighting distance were retained so that the image could function as the control condition for comparison.

Visual observation:
The image records the overall form and basic green-blue colour of the Celadon object. However, bright reflected areas are visually prominent on the central body and curved surface. Some decorative and surface details appear less distinct, while the colour of the glaze is perceived as relatively pale and flat rather than visually deep.

Interpretive significance:
This image demonstrates that a photograph with even illumination and a clearly visible outline may still privilege reflected light over information contained in the glazed surface. Without paradata, it is difficult to determine whether the apparent brightness and flatness of the colour are properties of the object or effects produced by the lighting condition.