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Bright sunlight gives colours a more intense or 'saturated' feel.
A cloudy or overcast day will give colours a more harmonious feel.
Photographs taken at the beginning or end of the day will have a warmer tone due to the natural orangeness of the light.
Midday light has a bluer quality, which can give photos a harsher feel.
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