A linear PL is pretty useful for darkening sky, improving the contrast
between sky and clouds, and for reducing reflected light from surfaces such as
water. Out here near Phoenix, atmospheric layering due to pollution can create
all sorts of problems.
Interestingly, a variable ND filter can be used as a double-ring polariser
in situations where both sky and water reflections need to be controlled.
>
>>
>> Polarizer filters are an interesting twist. I use them but not nearly
>> as much as I used to. In fact, I rarely use them these days. Is it
>> because I can do what I need/want to do in Photoshop instead? Well,
>> sorta. But this is one of those form/function things. I've been
>> shooting a lot of panos and wide-angle stuff the past couple of years
>> and polarizers are just to problematic for ultrawide photography.
>>
>
>I used to used a PL as much to saturate colors as deepen blue sky. I find
>with digital a PL is so effective that there is not enough specular
>highlight detail to allow the result to look natural to my eyes. I think
>maybe Moose should try it. It might be his "dream look" in certain
>situations but it ain't my cup of tea.
>
>In general, if I use a PL with digital, I don't go for maximum
>polarization, just part way.
>
Chris
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