Use a POLARIZING FILTER for Travel & Nature Photos that Grab Attention (VIDEO)

Ask any panorama photographer to call two filters they can not dwell with out, and the reply is more likely to be a polarizer and a impartial density (ND) filter. The video beneath concentrates on the previous, explaining how this reasonably priced instrument can actually add impression to only about any picture you shoot outdoor.

Instructor Remi Bergougroux is an accomplished French pro specializing in journey and nature imagery who insists that “just one filter is crucial;” particularly the polarizer with it is easy-to use rotating ring that lets you obtain precisely the look you need. On this behind-the-scenes episode he makes use of pictures of two waterfalls to supply a full demonstration of how these filters work.

As Bergougroux says, polarizing filters can be utilized to attenuate reflections, take away distracting glare, improve saturation, and darken pale blue skies. He explains why scenes containing water, like ponds, lakes, and cascading waterfalls, are notably apt examples of when the polarizer works its magic with ease.

The polarizer merely threads onto the entrance of a lens, like most different filters, and Bergougroux gives this money-saving tip for those who personal lenses with completely different thread sizes: Purchase a polarizing filter to suit your largest lens, after which get a couple low-cost step-up rings so you may mount it on lenses with smaller entrance components.

Whilst you at all times wish to purchase high-quality filters for the absolute best picture high quality, there is no cause to not economize when shopping for the step-up rings; they’re just about all the identical. As an alternative of buying and carrying polarizers of assorted diameters, Bergougroux makes use of a 62mm filter to suit his 55-200mm zoom, together with adapter rings to accommodate his wide-angle and the opposite smaller lenses he owns.

As straightforward as a polarizing filter is to make use of, Bergougroux notes that there a few issues to know for attaining optimum outcomes. First, there must be some solar within the scene. And it is vital to know how your place relative to the solar might help decide the impact you obtain. Subsequently, your vantage level and cautious composition issue into the equation.

As we talked about above, polarizing filters have a rotating ring on the entrance, and a few photographers make the error of turning the ring till they observe the utmost quantity of polarization. That is not’s at all times the perfect method for a few causes. First, darkening a pale sky to the max or attaining most saturation can lead to an unnatural look.

In the case of water scenes, completely eliminating reflections could deaden the shot. So remember to fastidiously look at the scene within the viewfinder whereas rotating the ring earlier than you snap the shutter.

Yow will discover extra useful recommendations on Bergougroux’ YouTube channel, and within the tutorial we posted earlier that explains the way to seize eye-catching panorama pictures when you may’t shoot at Golden Hour.