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| ======Describing Colour in Images====== | ======Describing Colour in Images====== | ||
| - | < | + | We only describe colour if when it adds meaning to the image. Remember, Alt-text replaces an image with text. It is a common mistake to presume people with print disabilities do not care about colour. |
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| + | The most common would include: | ||
| + | * clothes | ||
| + | * buildings | ||
| + | * cars | ||
| + | * animals | ||
| + | * hair | ||
| + | * plants | ||
| + | * sky | ||
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| + | We describing colour, stick to the facts and remain objective. The more direct you are the better. Avoid descriptors that invoke an emotional response, unless it is used in the surrounding text. Ask yourself: What about this colour invokes an emotional response? It is a bright and vibrant red dress? Then describe it as so to allow the reader to come to their own conclusions. | ||
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| + | =====Coloured Images===== | ||
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| + | For a list of colour related words please see the [[public: | ||
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| + | <note important> | ||
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| + | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public: | ||
| =====Black and White Images===== | =====Black and White Images===== | ||
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| If you are describing something like the sky in a black and white image, avoid colour unless it is a night sky. Use descriptors like: | If you are describing something like the sky in a black and white image, avoid colour unless it is a night sky. Use descriptors like: | ||
| - | * Pale | + | * Pale/Bright |
| - | * Night (dark is okay) | + | * Night (dark/ |
| - | * Evening | + | |
| * Cloudy (if clear in context) | * Cloudy (if clear in context) | ||
| * Clear (if clear in context) | * Clear (if clear in context) | ||
| - | When in doubt, post the image and your question | + | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question |
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