Pulseight Loc: Charlevile, Au

Well I'll be buggered!! I didn't skimp on price, (I don't think, $AU260.00) but I never realised the rest of it, because I have a lens hood attached as well. Stuff Me!! I have to reassess this damned thing:) Thank You Krispix!!:)

lnhaynie Loc: Southwest Colorado

Monument Valley is in the deserts of southwest Arizona and Utah on the Navajo Indian Reservation. There are red rock sandstone spires and other interesting shapes. It is fabulous! I live about 65 miles from there. http://navajonationparks.org/htm/monumentvalley.htm

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

Here's an example of removing reflections.

blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area

Definitely YES. See image, taken with a polarizer in Monument valley..

Monument Valley.

Jay Pat Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Wow!

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

Mount Rushmore is a national monument in the Dakotas, and is a mountain carved into a sculpture depicting four important US Presidents. Monument Valley is an incredible scenic location in Arizona dominated by "monumental" mesas and towering rock formations. If you are a fan of classic American western movies, you have probably seen Monument Valley.

As for a polarizing filter, it is, IMHO, one of the must have pieces of equipment that any photographer who shoots outdoors needs to have in his or her camera bag. They are extremely useful, and in some conditions positively essential. They help cut glare and reflections (especially on water), help cut through haze, can improve overall contrast, and can help enhance colors (blue skies are bluer, clouds "pop"). There are some things to learn about using them (they can cause a vinyette on wide angle lens, they are not very useful on overcast days, their effect depends on the angle of the sun relative to you shooting direction) but the learning curve is not very steep. All in all, a polarizing filter is a good investment, especially for shooting in the sunny Southwest.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

Do you "need" one? Do you need one for what? Get a circular polarizer and ply with it and you will find that, indeed, you do "need" one. Once you see the benefits you won't leave home without it.

mcveed Loc: Kelowna, British Columbia (between trips)

You answer is here. Just look at these comparisons on filter and no filter and decide for yourself whether you "need" one.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Polarizing+Filter+Comparison&qpvt=Polarizing+Filter+Comparison&FORM=IGRE

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

Yes. Essential for protection, no.1. Most desireable for enrichment of color, eliminating glare, etc. in those situations where its features apply, no.2. Ehance deep blue skys of the valley, when the filter will enhance them, no.3.

I have a polarizing filter on each one of my Canon lenses. Take them off when not needed or when I need the extra speed.

Topic has been covered many times here.

Experiment_626

I think a polarizer is one of the few essential real-world filters that remain -- some of its effects cannot be duplicated in software.

I'll reiterate that you'll want to get what is called a "circular polarizer," or CPL. A linear polarizer can provide the same effects, but is likely to interfere with the metering systems in today's cameras. In fact, it might be harder to find a linear polarizer today than a CPL, other than on eBay.

I wouldn't rely on a CPL for lens protection, however. First, I don't like to use any filter for that purpose except in certain conditions. Second, a polarizing filter reduces the light coming into the lens, so using it indoors, for example, may make it harder for your lens to autofocus or to shoot handheld shots. Also, there are times when you won't want the effects it can provide. Use a polarizer for a reason, and if you don't have a reason to use it for a specific shot, don't.

CResQ Loc: Cobble Hill, BC

This hobby of mine just gets more and more expensive but boy I am learning so much from UHH. Thanks.

DakotAZ Loc: Arizona

How do you know you aren't getting a "cheap one"...especially when buying on line? I know that for a lot of things, price is not necessarily an indicator of quality.

Nevada Chuck

YES, regardless of where you're going.

architect Loc: Chattanooga

B+W, Hoya, and others with multi-coated glass are what you want. Do not get an uncoated filter, as it can degrade your images. I have the Hoya HMC filter and it is excellent.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Well, Pilgrim, it's time to watch a John Wayne movie!!