Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/06/16

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Subject: [Leica] Postcards from Provence
From: rgacpa at gmail.com (Robert Adler)
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09:51:00 -0700
References: <671397A3-4C55-457A-8B92-C3838AF3FC42@bex.net> <CAAsXt4PiLaRg7+rdgV+gsqnFvSq97GHPwk822w9TsHVDyeZceA@mail.gmail.com> <5B5AEE38-02B8-4817-B41F-DEE339CA4938@bex.net>

Hi Howard,

Well first of all I don't give a sh*t what people think about my photos
(except SWMBO and it's always nice to be complimented...). Of course I
don't make my living at it; my view would be 180 if I did, I suspect.

Secondly if you feel it is too much, dial it back. You don't have to turn
the polarizing filter to the full extent of the effect. You can also
desaturate in post processing any areas you think are jacked up. But if you
have specular highlights you don't have any options; you can't dial in
color where there is none. I much prefer having options.

IMO, Howard, of course. I hope I don't sound to adamant... I do that
sometimes when I'm passionate about something. A fault I have trouble
correcting. Plus I'm stuck here in the house instead of driving to the
coast to play with my camera gear :-(

With the best of intentions,
Bob

On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> wrote:

> See this illustration of the effect of a polarizer:
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/France+2012/
>
> A powerful effect that can dramatically alter a photo, esthetically for
> the better in most cases I believe, but can produce a hyperrealistic image
> that won't please everyone, and would likely get PJs fired from some
> organizations.
>
> ?howard
>
>
> On Jun 16, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Robert Adler wrote:
>
> > Hi Howard,
> >
> > Lucky you! Gorgeous venue to be in. I am envious...
> >
> > I think a polarizer (circular or otherwise) is critical for landscape
> > photography if it has any impact (sun not close to directly in front or
> > behind you). It takes the specular reflections, far and near, off of
> > leaves, flowers, buildings, etc. and, by so doing, provides a natural
> > richness and vibrance that can't be accomplished by post processing
> > vibrance/saturation (primarily because there is nothing to vibrate or
> > saturate in specular reflections). So I don't understand why folks may
> > think a polarizer is a bad thing...
> >
> > Also, as many know, Charles Cramer is one of my heroes for landscape
> > photography. He invents and others follow. To that end, you will rarely
> see
> > any blue skies in his images. He believes (as do I) that blue is a vary
> > powerful color and should only be used sparingly. I find that finding an
> > appropriately interesting foreground to fill the frame rather than blue
> sky
> > is harder to do but yields much more satisfying images.
> >
> > Of course this is just my taste. I'm sure there are many others that
> differ.
> >
> > Best,
> > Bob
> >
> > On Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Howard Ritter <hlritter at bex.net> 
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Three more from my recent trip.
> >>
> >> All taken with a circular polarizer, and maybe too hyper-realistic (not
> to
> >> mention too preciously scenic!) to be as good as they could be.
> >>
> >> Thoughts?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/France/The+_22village+perch___22+of+Gordes.jpg.html?g2_fromNavId=x0291fd85
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/France/Abbaye+Notre-Dame+de+Senanque_+Provence.jpg.html
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/hlritter/France/Apse_+Abbaye+Notre-Dame+de+Senanque_+Provence.jpg.html
> >>
> >> ?howard
> >>
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> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Bob Adler
> > http://www.rgaphoto.com
> >
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-- 
Bob Adler
http://www.rgaphoto.com


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