TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

THANK YOU for all the great advice !!! Especially about the filter - super interesting about "less glass"
I keep a UV protector on all my lenses for protection - I'll try taking that guy off next time.

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Thanks again everyone!!! I am loving all these tips and ideas - I am learning !!!

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

The time to use a protector (and it should be clear glass, not UV unless you're way up in the mountains) is when photographing in hazardous environments where sand, salt spray, mud, chemicals, metal shavings, food particles, or other flying debris might damage your lens.

A good, securely attached, metal or polycarbonate lens hood will protect the lens as well or better than a filter under normal conditions.

All filters can generate flare under the right conditions... Flare can look like overall fog.

The photo below was made in 1975. I had a UV filter on a lens for which hoods are not available (55mm f/3.5 Micro Nikkor, which has a built-in hood behind the filter ring). Unfortunately, all the filter did for me was to add some flare in the upper left center of the frame... I still debate with myself whether I like it or not. It does add a little creepiness to a graveyard photo of naughty kids trying to figure out how to get that heavy monument back on the pedestal!

They can't undo their mischief!

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joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Always a great shot ⭐👀👀👀👀

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Thanks, Joe!

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Super good information. THANKS

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

I've owned a lot of horses; never knew one I considered stupid. Maybe unpredictable without proper training. I have had a couple of knotheads (:-) ; but with some work were able to solve the issue. Something the owner needs to address? Not the photographers job. But the suggestions listed above could help the ability of the photographer to perform his task.

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Even those who favor constant use of protective filters will not deny that on occasion, in situations like yours, the filter should temporarily be removed.

profbowman Loc: Harrisonburg, VA, USA

You were pointing almost directly in the direction of the Sun. Loon on the ground. The shadows are pointing at you. So, as others have suggested, get a longer lens shield, or I would just move a few more feet around the "circle" you are standing on at the jumper's fence so as not to point so directly at the Syun.

For situations like this in IrfanView, my "go-to" editor, I increase the "contrast" and then add some darkening of the "gamma" control. Try them out until you get what you want. I'm sure other software has controls with almost the same names.

Here is my attempt. --Richard

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

Thank You so much !!!