I took these the other day for this specific example- I get a lot of questions about filters, particularly polarizers. Typically these questions suggest that the photographer may not understand what a polarizer is and what it does. Below are images with and without a polarizing filter, the exposure (1/3, f22, ISO 100), lens and camera are the same.
If you are unfamiliar with what a polarizer does…what do you see? What are the differences? When, therefore would you want to have one?
The polarizer is on the right image. It works like a pair of sunglasses – it cuts down on the sun glare – really good for shooting through car windows too.
Ditto with the polarizer being on the right. I would say you use it when you want to capture more colour detail (or even detail in general).
I just got B+W cir pol and its great. cuts reflections in water and glass. great for popping a blue sky
All of you are correct! I use polarizers almost exclusively for landscape work involving water, but they also help with contrast (look at the shadows). The properties of light act a little unusual when they bounce off smooth flat surfaces, like water – There will be a lesson explaining this on the lighting DVD.
What brand polarizer do you use Michael?