I'm often asked whether I use filters on certain images, this one is no exception. The honest answer for this specific image is I didn't use any, but I wish I would have! I didn't specifically head out to shoot this particular evening, so I just had my smaller bag with minimal gear. Which filer would I have used? For…
In this episode of the Beyond the Lens Video Podcast, I review a couple of products I really like and use regularly. The GuraGear Kiboko 22L+ backpack, which is my go to bag for most of my outings, and some quick release adapters from Xume which really simplify the whole hassle of adding and removing circular filters on your lenses.…
I received the following two questions from a loyal reader, so I thought they would make a great post and hopefully be useful and informative for all of you who read the blog. 1. Do you use "protective" filters on your lenses -- like the UV filters? In general I prefer not to use protective filters for two reasons. First, it…
No matter where you turn these days in the world of nature and landscape photography, there seems to be an ever increasing amount of gear and equipment coming at us regularly. Not to mention the constant marketing and emphasis from manufacturers on acquiring more stuff in order to improve our images. For sure there are many essential items to any…
I recently received a few questions from a student on controlling exposures and using ND filters. Here are his questions and my responses – keep in mind these are very general answers and books have been written on these topics. I highly recommend “Understanding Exposure” by Bryan Peterson for anyone who wants to dive into this head to toe. Now for the questions…