Over-exposure issue

[lathe]

I was at a tulip festival this weekend and some of my photos came out looking over-exposed (at least to me). Interestingly, not all came out looking like this. I could set the exposure level (EV) lower but I typically haven't seen this problem in the past. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.

The conditions were:

Bright and sunny out
Used Canon A640
Circular polarizer
Redhancer filter


My initial suspect is the Redhancer filter since I have only just started using it, but now I'm thinking I was jumping to conclusions.

Here's one of the example photos:
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r62/Lathe26/Tulip%20Festival%202007/TulipFestival2007-04-14113.jpg

[Cindi]

Can you post your exif data for the picture? Maybe once we see that we can try and help you out.

[nbh1]

Interesting. I honestly wonder if the polarizer could have done this as the effectiveness depends on the placement of the sun. I am only guessing on this though. Someone else with more experience or knowledge of this would have to confirm.

[lathe]

Nevermind. I just found the problem when I looked at the Exif data.

I must have accidently adjusted the exposure compensation to be +2/3. :mad: I don't remember doing this but that would certainly explain the results.

[berniej]

I would think a little post processing would bring back your color as it is a good photo except for the exposure.
I almost wish the camera would return to defaults on some things when powered off. I too often forget to check every setting before taking a shot especially if it is one I need to get quickly.

[Cindi]

Nevermind. I just found the problem when I looked at the Exif data.

I must have accidently adjusted the exposure compensation to be +2/3. :mad: I don't remember doing this but that would certainly explain the results.

Glad you got it figured out.

[nbh1]

I made similar mistakes in the beginning. I found that I would either forget check the settings or get so excited about shooting that I didn't check the settings.

My solution was to change things back to default after shooting so it was ready for sure next time.