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So we bought a new car the other week and I'm home from work early today (must be Christmas or something) and went out to take a few pics. Then I thought I'd show you just what a difference a CP makes to a shot.

 

Here is the without CP shot.

 

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And here is the With CP shot.

 

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Well, technically they're both "WITH" CP shots but one is with the effect dialed right out the other dialed in.

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LOL. Tell me about it. I went out to buy a VT commodore and came back with an AU Fairmont. Blame Tracy. After seeing this one, every car after it was "Well, it nice but not as nice as the other one". It IS a nice car though. I love the interior. Black and gray not just gray and gray like the old commode. Anyway, what do you think about the CP example?

 

 

The interior.

 

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Mick.

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a very good example, huge difference.

 

Love the car by the way.

 

Did i tell you i drive a fairmont as well, another couple of years and i can register it as an antique. ( I think ).

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Cheers HB. That was a very helpful practical example.

 

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well how's that for a coincidence mick??

 

yesterday the sun came out here for the first time here in about 2 years and gave me a wee chance to try out my polarizer and i did the same as you out my bedroom window to my car in the drive.

 

i've deleted them though, but it was surprising what it did.

 

of course it will be another 2 years before i can do it again :rolleyes:

 

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This guy gave an illustrated talk at the Grafham Water Fly Fishers meeting earlier this month see his Website here all taken using polarising filters. Quite impressive!

Just need lots of sunshine, water and some decent fish!

 

Colin

Beats looking at Fords :D

 

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A great example HB :camera::thumbs: Colin that was a great link with some stunningshots. Cheers for that :sun:

 

 

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Don't forget though, a polarising filter achieves the best effect when pointing at 90 degrees to the sun....

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CPs really come into there own in landscape (rich blue sky) and through-water (kill surface glare) shots, but there are many instances where a CP can be used.

 

As John says, the angle of the source of light to the lens is crutial for the best effect. Often just moving your position a few feet, and lining your lens at a different angle, can produce a pronounced difference to the polarising effect.

 

Also don't forget to remove any protection filter that you may have attached to your lens .. UV/Skylight etc.

 

You will not get the best results from your CP if it is "stacked" on top of other filters. Also "stacking" filters can cause condensation between the the layers of glass in front of your lens, with obvious results to picture quality. :o

 

As always .. buy the best you can afford. Not much point in paying for a high-quality lens .. then sticking "cheap" glass in front of it !! ;);)

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