{"id":200,"date":"2010-08-18T14:12:14","date_gmt":"2010-08-18T21:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scottshawphotography.com\/?p=200"},"modified":"2017-07-23T10:36:23","modified_gmt":"2017-07-23T14:36:23","slug":"using-a-polarizing-filter-in-nature-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottshawphotography.com\/?p=200","title":{"rendered":"Using a Polarizing Filter in Nature Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Polarizer<\/a>
Waterlily, Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens. Shot with (on right) and without (on left) polarizer filter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The images above demonstrate the effect that a polarizing filter can have on your nature photography. \u00a0The image on the left was taken without a polarizing filter, the image on the right with a polarizing filter. \u00a0 Notice the lack of glare generated by the water and the brighter colors on the lily pad and the water lily. \u00a0Why the big difference?<\/p>\n

A polarizing filter works by reducing the glare and reflections off non-metallic surfaces. \u00a0In the images above, the filter removes reflections from the water and water lily. \u00a0The reduction in the amount of reflected light from the water lily results in more saturated color. \u00a0Had there been a blue sky in the image it would be much bluer. \u00a0By reducing glare, a polarizing filter is very helpful when shooting during the mid-day sun.<\/p>\n

While Photoshop can be used to replicate the effects of many filters used in photography, this is one that it cannot. \u00a0If you don not use a polarizing filter in your original image, you have lost the ability to correct the image later. \u00a0I use my polarizing filter so much that it rarely leaves my camera.<\/p>\n

Should you decide to purchase a polarizing filter, make sure you buy a circular polarizing filter, these are the only ones that will work with your camera.<\/p>\n

To learn more about how a polarizing filter works in photography and to see other examples,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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