Leaf season filter?
Oct 1, 2019 23:32:48 #
cam.79 wrote:
Is there a best filter to make the changing leaves... (show quote)
The Tiffin Enhancer or Hoya Intensifier filters are what you are after. They are made of special Dydidium Glass and will do what no amount of post processing can replicate. I have used them for almost 40 years, love them!
Oct 2, 2019 05:09:18 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
cam.79 wrote:
Is there a best filter to make the changing leaves... (show quote)
The polarizer and didymium filters are the only filters that enhance colors before post processing. They usually worth the cost in minimizing PP and helping in PP when there is not as much color as one wants.
Oct 2, 2019 05:10:49 #
alx wrote:
What was the color of the sunglasses? And were they polarized? Might give you a clue for a starting point.
Alx, the glasses (plastic) were old and faded but were a brownish/amber. I wish I had kept them. Not polarized (I'm too cheap). Thanks for responding.
Oct 2, 2019 05:12:36 #
TonyBot wrote:
Polarized glasses with a "tobacco" tint is what you probably are referring to. They're sometimes called "miracle, glare-reducing" glasses in ads. You can duplicate the tobacco tint in post, but nothing can duplicate the polarizer - especially on a rainy day!
Thanks for responding TonyBot.
Oct 2, 2019 05:17:51 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
It is much easier to do it in post with a little bit of vibrancy and saturation adjustment.
I can try post, but I can never seem to get the look I am trying to achieve.
Oct 2, 2019 05:21:29 #
photoman022 wrote:
I use a polarizing filter for my daytime, leaf peeping, photographs. The polarizer cuts down the reflected glare of the leaves. If you are in the right position it will make the sky look bluer and emphasize the clouds. Even when I'm not photographing in the "right position" I still use the polarizer to cut down glare.
That is one filter I keep forgetting to order. I had it on my last camera. Off to Amazon I go.
Thanks for responding.
Oct 2, 2019 05:27:55 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Your camera has an "autumn colors" in the SCENE mode you might try.
General tips: don't shoot in direct bright sun; shoot early in morning or late afternoon. Just after a rain will help give you saturated colors, as will under-exposing. Backlighting can produce beautiful results, as can your photo editor
General tips: don't shoot in direct bright sun; shoot early in morning or late afternoon. Just after a rain will help give you saturated colors, as will under-exposing. Backlighting can produce beautiful results, as can your photo editor
Linda, what can I say, I am always amazed by your pictures, Thanks. I keep forgetting about the scenes. Yes I know early/late, rain - what is that, have not had any rain in close to 6 weeks. Underexpose yes.
Thanks for responding.
Oct 2, 2019 05:29:31 #
DennisC. wrote:
The old Tiffen enhancing filter, designed to super saturate warm colors, mainly reds and yellows on film. Now it’s all done in the camera settings or post production.
I just have to get better with post I guess.
Thanks
Oct 2, 2019 05:32:31 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thank you!
For the OP, here are more tips:
https://digital-photography-school.com/photographing-fall-foliage/
There are You-Tube videos also; just do a Google search.
For the OP, here are more tips:
https://digital-photography-school.com/photographing-fall-foliage/
There are You-Tube videos also; just do a Google search.
YouTube of course, where there is a video on everything.
Thanks Linda
Oct 2, 2019 05:37:06 #
Alafoto wrote:
At one time Tiffen made an "enhancement filter" which made fall colors like reds and oranges more vivid. They were coated with didymium and relatively expensive for what they were. I had one back in my film days and I seem to recall they did a nice job. I lost mine somewhere but I'm sure one could achieve the same effect in post processing with a good bit more control. If interested, try Tiffen.com to see if they are still available.
I've got to get better in post.
Thanks for responding.
Oct 2, 2019 05:41:51 #
Gene51 wrote:
In sunlight, a polarizer, and in either shade, overcast or open sky without sun, post processing completes the effect. I would hesitate to use an increase in saturation or vibrance, which would affect pretty much all the colors (with vibrance, usually skin tones are less affected). These were all done in late afternoon light, so no polarizer. I use HSL adjustments, and a color enhancement filter in On1 Effects, adjusted to my taste.
Excellent pictures, that is what I am shooting for. Everyone talks about adjustments in camera on some subjects, and a lot of post, I would like some of that already being done with a filter, I think.
Thanks for responding.
Oct 2, 2019 05:43:44 #
Bill_de wrote:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?InitialSearch=yes&N=0&Ntt=Tiffen+Enhancing+Filter&c3api=4680%2C111336838379%2Ctiffen+enhancing+filter%2Ce&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1OiRucr85AIVGq_ICh2jRAbnEAAYASAAEgJxt_D_BwE
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Thanks bill, will give it a look.
Thanks for responding.
Oct 2, 2019 05:45:39 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The Tiffin Enhancer or Hoya Intensifier filters are what you are after. They are made of special Dydidium Glass and will do what no amount of post processing can replicate. I have used them for almost 40 years, love them!
Thanks for responding. That is what I want, I think.
Oct 2, 2019 05:46:13 #
wdross wrote:
The polarizer and didymium filters are the only filters that enhance colors before post processing. They usually worth the cost in minimizing PP and helping in PP when there is not as much color as one wants.
I will look for those, Thanks.
Oct 2, 2019 06:15:33 #
What you need is a polarizing filter. It reduces the glare and allows the true colors to pop out. The filter rotates so that you can get the best effect. It will also make the sky more blue.
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