Polarizing
filter - a simple and effective photographer's tool.
One of
the things a polarizing filter is good for is increasing the contrast in clouds, especially on a hazy day. I show you these two photos simply to illustrate
the effect a polarizing filter can have on clouds. One photo was made with the polarizer rotated
to its maximum effect; the other was made with the polarizer rotated to its
minimum. The maximum setting slowed the
shutter speed by two stops, but in this case that was inconsequential. The positive effect on the image is
remarkable. To be most effective, the
axis of the lens needs to be pointed perpendicular to the direction of the
sunlight, that is, the sun should be to your side rather than in front or
behind you.
© 2015 Buck Ward The Photographist www.buckward.net
