Hi Frank,
I am not sure i understand what you mean about correcting the color balance.
The picture on the bottom was taken at daylight, but under 1 of those energy efficient lights.
You cant see the entire photo, but in the background the door and bedroom is a normal colors. They didnt change the color in the photo to yellow. Only the paper I put the bird on looked more yellow because it isnt a true white or bright white.
Also, I dont think color balance on photos gives you the correct result.
I have tried color balance on many of my photos and it really distorts the color dramatically sometimes, depending on how many parts are light or dark, what the main color in the photo is, etc.
In the bottom photo you changed the brightness and contrast really drastically, lightening up the entire body of the bowl. Of course it will look more white/clear that any other color when you are doing that. You can really tell because the photo is so pixilated now. If you play with color balance enough you can turn any photo any color you really wanted to. I do have a background in digital photography, so i know it can be done... anyway.. still not sure I see why you are eliminating Neodymium.
I am not sure I understand yet.