Originally posted in March, 2010, this article from Darwin Wiggett contains some truly fundamental information about using filters for photographers to learn or review. Each time award-winning photographer and author Darwin Wiggett writes about filters, he is sharing his own years of successful experience. His stories featured on this blog have become a trusted reference source for many visitors. Now Darwin discusses the essential filters for controlling the luminance or contrast range of digital images and offers us his perspective …
Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) Filters
Produce exciting, realistic images that contain the full contrast of the scene, in a single exposure, right in the camera. Singh-Ray pioneered these filters with legendary landscape photographer Galen Rowell. While they have since been copied by virtually every filter manufacturer, our Rowell grads remain the industry standard for optical quality and color fidelity.
LB “Lighter, Brighter” Color Intensifiers
Singh-Ray’s LB Color Intensifier is uniquely formulated to subtly enhance the strongest colors in your scene, giving your images a natural, life-like boost. Despite its “intense” name, the effect is subtle â just enough to add needed saturation and impact to a wide range of outdoor subjects, from landscapes to macro shots, in any type of light. Many photographers also use the Color Intensifier to achieve greater impact in their black & white images.
Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density (ND) Filters
Produce exciting, realistic images that contain the full contrast of the scene, in a single exposure, right in the camera. Singh-Ray pioneered these filters with legendary landscape photographer Galen Rowell. While they have since been copied by virtually every filter manufacturer, our Rowell grads remain the industry standard for optical quality and color fidelity.
Singh-Ray Polarizing filters and Wildlife Photography
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Patience is a virtue â or so I was told growing up. So, what is the obsession with rushing through our photographyâ just to upload it to Instagram, Facebook, Flickr in hopes of getting lots of âlikesâ and favoritesâ? Will they really matter 100 years from now? What portion of our work will still exist when we pass on? Harsh to think about, yes, but it is reality. What do you wish to be remembered for at the end of …
When to use Neutral Polarizers?
One of my most used filters is the polarizer. Â Simply put, this filter transforms flat, dull scenes into beautiful photographs. Â Polarizers add contrast and saturation into landscapes. Â And I love how a polarizer cuts through water glare, revealing what is beneath. Â Â If I am headed to western Colorado to photograph fall colors, I will bring a selection of polarizers. Â Brilliant stands of yellow aspen framed against a deep blue sky is one of my favorite landscapes, and a polarizer helps …
Singh-Ray Infused Neutral Polarizerâ˘
The Singh-Ray Infused Neutral Polarizer enables you to control glare and reflection, while simultaneously boosting shadow detail, local contrast with approximately 8% color saturation of reds, greens, and neutral tones. This will allow you to capture more information in raw.