New Lens: I shot this with a cannon 100-400l lens 6d camera and used a circular polarizer filter,,,, I was trying to get the feathers backlighted but lost some lighting detail on the...

rusty nails Loc: Palm Coast FL.

I shot this with a cannon 100-400l lens 6d camera and used a circular polarizer filter,,,, I was trying to get the feathers backlighted but lost some lighting detail on the neck,,,think if I did not use the filter the lighting on the front of the bird would have been better????

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

With lenses, you get what you pay for. Based upon this photo, it was worth the price. Good job.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

This is not really a good place to use a polarizer - that said, I don't think it made any difference at all. Good post processing will fix this image greatly !

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Don't think a polar was needed as imagemeister says but the whiteness and luminosity, of the wings is superb.

You could always selectively lighten the neck in photoshop

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

You and JR1 both stated that the polarizer was not need. Because I have trouble deciding when to use it, could someone tell me why you would not for this one? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated1 :-) Cheers!

imagemeister wrote:

This is not really a good place to use a polarizer - that said, I don't think it made any difference at all. Good post processing will fix this image greatly !

al davis Loc: chesterfield virginia

Hello clicker.I am no pro but will try to help with your question.The lense you used is a great lense as is all canon L glass.I also shoot canon.I will use my polarizer when reflections are present from the sun like off the water and sometimes waterfalls.Landscapes when I want the colors of the sky to be more enhanced. (for a lack of better word).The big one for me is when the the light is coming from the side of the subject.Also Brian Petersons book understanding exposure talks about filters in one of the chapters.A very good book reccomended highly.I hope this helps.This is how I use my polarizer.

pigpen

It also looks as though the light source is coming from behind the bird, putting the front into shadow. It's not easy. Expose for the back, the front is in shadow, expose for the front, the back is blown out. I think shooting RAW would be more help than a CPL.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

rusty nails wrote:

I shot this with a cannon 100-400l lens 6d camera and used a circular polarizer filter,,,, I was trying to get the feathers backlighted but lost some lighting detail on the neck,,,think if I did not use the filter the lighting on the front of the bird would have been better????

Great composition. It looks like it's frozen there. As was said, a little PP will go a long way. You can click on "store original" and see what people can do with it.

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

Use spot metering and the center focus point and meter off the body or neck of the bird if you can. That should brighten the bird and give you highlights on the wings

Shakey Loc: Traveling again to Norway and other places.

First, it's a great capture. The exposure to bring out the light passing through the feathers was very good. The are numerous ways to handle this situation and many members will have their preferred techniques.
In my opinion, it's ideal for post processing. However, if you are a purist, and can get close enough, fill-flash would have illuminated the breast and neck without affecting the background. Could be a keeper with a little work (hint).

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Clicker2014 wrote:

You and JR1 both stated that the polarizer was not need. Because I have trouble deciding when to use it, could someone tell me why you would not for this one? Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated1 :-) Cheers!

Here is the same image with and without a polar filter (sorry for the delay been out)

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

Thank you Al. This helps a lot! Cheers and Happy Easter!

al davis wrote:

Hello clicker.I am no pro but will try to help wit... (show quote)

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

Thanks JR1

JR1 wrote:

Here is the same image with and without a polar filter (sorry for the delay been out)

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JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Clicker2014 wrote:

Thanks JR1

:thumbup:

Sorry I did a link but it didn't work here it is again

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/polarizing-filters.htm

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

JR1 wrote:

Sorry I did a link but it didn't work here it is again

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/polarizing-filters.htm

I kinda wondered...but thought I should have known what you were saying! LOL! Thanks JR1 Happy Easter!