White Sands NM - Filter Suggestions
Sep 5, 2023 12:08:52 #
I always have a polarizing filter with me. Sometimes the sun and the white sand is too much.
Sep 5, 2023 13:24:52 #
Sep 5, 2023 13:29:44 #
User ID wrote:
No problem at all with 18%. Embrace it.
How white do you want white?
Sep 5, 2023 13:46:11 #
Sep 5, 2023 20:13:31 #
Sep 5, 2023 20:37:53 #
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
Planning a trip to White Sands in NM in early October. Any suggestions regarding use of a filter? If a filter is recommended how many stops? Thank you, Cliff
With the sun elevated from the horizon, a graduated ND filter darkens the bright sky. Many use from 1.5 to 3.0 stops for this. The filter is dark at the top and becomes clear as you drop towards the center.
For sunsets, where the sun is low, a reverse graduated ND filter is useful in that it darkens the bright sun, but is clear above and below where the sun is so bright. Again, 1.5 to 3 stops is useful.
Professionals will likely use the square filters so that they can be slid up and down. Those with shallow pockets just buy round ones and tilt the camera up/down so that the effect is in the right place.
Examples of sunsets using a reverse graduated filter:
https://singh-ray.com/equipment-technique/3-stop-reverse-graduated-nd-filter-essential-tool-shooting-sunsets/#:~:text=A%20reverse%20graduated%20filter%20is%20a%20rectangular%20filter,positioned%20over%20the%20brightest%20area%20of%20the%20image.
Sep 5, 2023 20:43:24 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
Perhaps a Circular Polarizer. Thats about all I use if needed. I guess it depends on whether there will be a white flash! ;)
Need to also mention to the OP that polarizers may not work well with wide angle lenses.
Sep 6, 2023 16:41:50 #
Sep 6, 2023 19:04:44 #
brentrh wrote:
No filter shoot RAW play with ISO you will be fine
Cant really go wrong with that, but waaaay too simple, reliable, and direct for UHH and our Sacred Traditions. No concern at all for choosing and deploying toys, or upgrading gear right before a trip.
Sep 7, 2023 07:38:35 #
bbrown5154
Loc: Baltimore, MD
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
Planning a trip to White Sands in NM in early October. Any suggestions regarding use of a filter? If a filter is recommended how many stops? Thank you, Cliff
I used a circular polarizing filter and that was all I needed.
As far as exposure just treat it as you would snow. But I would definitely bracket, it can be tricky.
If you can swing it, try and do the Sunset hike. Its awesome.
Wear a hat and use lots of sunscreen and if you have shorts and sandals don't forget to do your "more sensitive areas" and feet. Trust me you'll thank me later. Also bring lots of water.
New Mexico is a gorgeous state.
These were a few of mine from last year around this time...
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751889-1.html
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Sep 7, 2023 20:24:03 #
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
Appreciate the stop setting
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