Going Fishing - With a Polarizing Filter
Oct 31, 2013 10:33:38 #
Only way to get rid of the ripples is with a polarizer or ND filter and a long exposure
Oct 31, 2013 10:44:50 #
JCam wrote:
More distracting than the reflection of the sunlig... (show quote)
To me, the yellowish arc is the line as it's being cast, and the arc it develops as it's being deployed. This is an excellent timing of the cast, showing the lines arc of travel , not any random reflection... great capture...IMHO.
Oct 31, 2013 11:37:51 #
THEMRED7007 wrote:
To me, the yellowish arc is the line as it's being cast, and the arc it develops as it's being deployed. This is an excellent timing of the cast, showing the lines arc of travel , not any random reflection... great capture...IMHO.
I've never done fly fishing, but from what I've seen of fly casting demonstrations, when the line is whipped back and forth to draw it out before letting go, the loop is more or less parallel to the rod; therefore, shouldn't the arc also have been parallel, not perpendicular to the cast?
Oct 31, 2013 13:53:11 #
donmabry
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
The 'yellowish' rainbow in the photo is actually the leader on his fishing line.
Oct 31, 2013 13:57:04 #
donmabry
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
The 'yellowish' rainbow in the photo is actually the leader on his fishing line.
Oct 31, 2013 17:31:21 #
Nov 1, 2013 09:21:08 #
Nov 1, 2013 16:08:03 #
The answer to your question lies in the angle and elevation of the sun to the axis of the lens. It's complicated. To make it easy, try setting it up and then rotating the outer ring of the polarizer to observe the effect on the elements of your shot. Bottom line is always carry a polarizer when outdoors. It won't hurt and may help a bunch!
Nov 1, 2013 16:16:22 #
When a polarizing filter is used, the speed or aperture must be adjusted to get the same exposure. A larger aperture would soften the image behind and in front of your focal point. If you focused on the trees the fisherman and his line would go out of focus more. If you slowed the shutter speed to keep the exposure the same, the line would blur more due to it's motion over a longer time. Sharpness in speed, and or depth of field is a sacrifice made to use a polarizer or natural density filter. An increase in ISO would also cost in detail by increasing the noise.
Nov 1, 2013 16:41:23 #
I like this photo very much. The colors look rich and realistic, and that you were able to catch the line being cast is wonderful. In my opinion, that along with the ripples of the water add to the photo. I'm afraid if you managed to eliminate all of the ripples it would look fake somehow. Congratulations on such a beautiful shot.
Nov 1, 2013 17:28:10 #
donmabry
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
momma deb, thank you very much for your kind words. I'm glad to finally find someone who likes the fishing line!
Nov 1, 2013 20:20:57 #
donmabry wrote:
momma deb, thank you very much for your kind words. I'm glad to finally find someone who likes the fishing line!
Sorry my total like and compliment didn't "blast" thru...next time I'll be more emphatic !
Nov 2, 2013 11:28:56 #
donmabry
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
THEMRED7007, my apologies. I've been out of town for a few days and am just getting caught up on my reading. I had missed your post. Your comments are very flattering and I appreciate what you had to say. Thank you. I couldn't have asked for a nicer comment.
Nov 2, 2013 12:22:21 #
I have just read thro the replies posted, I was surprised to see that, ( or may be I missed it),no-one mentioned the fact, that Polarising lens only work at their optimum when the sun is at right angles to the lens axis ie coming in from either side from your point of view.
If you have the facilities to do post production work, may I suggest the following:.............
Re shoot the picture with a fast shutter speed
Re shoot again with a very slow shutter speed.
The second image will give you a much more pleasant effect on the water.
Then in PS ( or whatever prog you use,) place the second image on top of the first and erase the fisherman to reveal a much sharper image underneath.
By doing this t you will have the best of both in one photo....Good Luck...Norman
If you have the facilities to do post production work, may I suggest the following:.............
Re shoot the picture with a fast shutter speed
Re shoot again with a very slow shutter speed.
The second image will give you a much more pleasant effect on the water.
Then in PS ( or whatever prog you use,) place the second image on top of the first and erase the fisherman to reveal a much sharper image underneath.
By doing this t you will have the best of both in one photo....Good Luck...Norman
Nov 2, 2013 17:09:39 #
Normanc wrote:
I have just read thro the replies posted, I was su... (show quote)
Why screw with a perfect picture ? The leader arc is what makes it, so why all of the quibbling ? You see what he saw, and what the lens saw...PP, and PP will just detract, IMHO, but then, I'm not a professional perfectionist as are some.
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