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what is the right time of landscape photography what is the right time of landscape photography and which filter should we use while shooting landscpae photography?
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John P. Sandstedt |
The "right" time is the time you arrive at the location and take your images. Generally, you'd like to shoot before 10:00 AM and after 4:00 PM to get the best lighting. But, if you're on a tour and the bus stops at a key location at noon - well, you've just got to make the best of it. I just completed a tour of the southwestern National Parks. I kept my polarizer on the lens all the time and tried for a polarized imaged at every opportunity, whether or not the "maximum" effect was achieved. I also shot only RAW, therby allowing the most editorial control oncemy images were uploaded to my computer. Beyond a polarizer, you might want to try an Enhancing Filter [Tiffen,] one or more Neutral Density filters [although the polarizer can serve you here,] and a split field [neutral density/clear] filter.
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The polarizer is a wonderful tool, but can sometimes subtract from a great moment. A mountain reflected off a smooth lake can have double the majesty. I rely more on the neutral density filters to cut light. The polarizer is there if I need it.
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Christopher A. Walrath |
Also, graduated neutral density filters would come in handy when there is a lot of tonal seperation between your skies and your lands.
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Pete H |
Mahavir, ALL times are good times. What and when you shoot are driven by what you seek to show. Ex: Bryce Canyon. Here you might shoot early morning when the air is still, clear and the color is cooler (blue). The long shadows add drama. Noon: Why not? I've seen very dramatic photos this time of day when harsh shadows are what one seeks. Late day: Warmer look. Long shadows again, but the rays are now opposite from this mornings shoot, so new detail is seen. This is a canyon rock shoot, not foliage..so it totally depends on (what) landscape you seek to photograph. Filters?..None to all of 'em.
Pete
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