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I've just ordered a desk lamp like the one below and I need to buy a light bulb. This is for my desk, where I do all my writing, frequently read (paper, not display - my computer is elsewhere), occasionally tinker with my pens, and infrequently take photos. So I mostly want to see the colors of my inks well but also be able to read well without eye strain. My desk is directly in front of a north-facing window and I generally use natural light during the day. I don't know much about current lighting technology but, looking at some pages about lighting art studios, it seems like I should get a bulb with a color temperature around 5000K, or maybe a little higher as a compromise for reading (?), and a CRI of at least 80 - higher is better. Does all this seem right? I am thinking about a dimmable bulb (I'll just change out the lamp's switch for a dimming switch) but I'm not sure. Suggestions about lighting and recommendations for specific bulbs, please?
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I was messing around yesterday, using my phone and tablet's LCD screens for lighting. I put a white image on them and used a black hoodie as a backdrop. The screens were the only sources of light. The original images were 14MP, but they were resized to fit this post. I have no clue about photography, and would appreciate some advice and feedback. Here are 4 photos: I have a lot of other photos taken, but I like these best.