Re: [Matplotlib-users] bluemarble is too dark

[Phillip M. F. <pfe...@ve...>]

Hello Jose-

I searched the Python installation on my computer, but have not been 
able to find the bluemarble image.

I also followed the link that you provided, but didn't find any images 
that cover the entire surface of the Earth.

Python Developers-

I'd really like to have an option in Basemap.bluemarble() to select from 
a set of images, rather than just having a single hardwired image.

Phillip

Jose Gomez-Dans wrote:
> Hi,
>
> 2009/12/14 Dr. Phillip M. Feldman <pfe...@ve... 
> <mailto:pfe...@ve...>>
>
>     When I generate a map with a background generated via
>     Basemap.bluemarble(),
>     the background is extremely dark.  Is there any way to get a
>     lighter/brighter version?  (I've looked at all of the available
>     parameters,
>     but none of them seems to allow for adjustment of the luminance).
>
>
> I find this problem when generating a PDF and viewing it in Linux,but 
> the on-screen version seems to work fine. One reason for your darkness 
> might be the actual bluemarble scene. There is one for every month 
> <http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/BlueMarble/>, so you can 
> have a look at the different month and pick u which is better for your 
> area/application. Another thing you can do is to modify the bluemarble 
> that comes with matplotlib using the gimp, as it is just an image file 
> you can edit easily. Starts looking like data cooking, tho' ;-)
>
> J