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DWB · 07-15-2008, 12:06 PM

I've been shooting a lot of outdoor stuff on the beach as of late and my sky is just not getting the blue it needs to be. I know there are filters for this, but don't know which is better than the other.

Any tips?

Thanks!

Nikki_Licks · 07-15-2008, 12:22 PM

I would like to know the answer to this too.

Bump for DirtyWhiteBoy

marcop · 07-15-2008, 01:08 PM

Try a polarizing filter. It makes the blue sky bluer, and pops the colors generally when shooting outdoors in bright light. It's a bit tricky to use at first: it has a rotating ring that you turn to vary the polarizing effect, so it may take a little time to get up to speed with it.

mikesouth · 07-15-2008, 01:19 PM

circular polarizing filter is a MUST for outdoor shooting

remember to keep it adjusted as you and or the model and or the sun change position

it also, when used right will help saturate your colors nicely

DWB · 07-15-2008, 02:43 PM

Thanks all. I'll pick one of those up and get to it.

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DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Photographers - Best filters for shooting outdoors? I've been shooting a lot of outdoor stuff on the beach as of late and my sky is just not getting the blue it needs to be. I know there are filters for this, but don't know which is better than the other. Any tips? Thanks!

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mikesouth Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: My High Horse Posts: 6,334	circular polarizing filter is a MUST for outdoor shooting remember to keep it adjusted as you and or the model and or the sun change position it also, when used right will help saturate your colors nicely __________________ Mike South It's No wonder I took up drugs and alcohol, it's the only way I could dumb myself down enough to cope with the morons in this biz.

07-15-2008, 01:08 PM	#3
marcop Content Producer Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,144	Try a polarizing filter. It makes the blue sky bluer, and pops the colors generally when shooting outdoors in bright light. It's a bit tricky to use at first: it has a rotating ring that you turn to vary the polarizing effect, so it may take a little time to get up to speed with it.

07-15-2008, 02:43 PM	#5
DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Thanks all. I'll pick one of those up and get to it.