Forest Glen brook
I like the look that a polarizing filter gives, but I don't own one. I saw that Michael Seneschal was trying a demo version of Adobe Lightroom. Since it seemed easier to use than Photoshop, I thought it may be more my speed so I thought I'd give it a try.
This is taken with a plain jane Canon PowerShot S5 IS, but adjusted in a demo version of Lightroom to bring out the contrast in the clouds and ice. If you compare the before and after shots, I think it gives the look that a polarizer was used.
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J316 (64 months ago | reply)
really beautiful..need to decomission my polarizer after seeing this.
DGMiller777 (64 months ago | reply)
Thanks Allen! I was surprised how it brought out the details in the clouds. The picture may be a little dark now, but I liked the look.
Gary from Newfoundland (Inactive) (64 months ago | reply)
This is terrific, David. It makes me think I should go and root around in my PhotoShop and see if there is a polarizer filter in there. There should
be. It has everything else.
Or, maybe I should dig out my old polarizer from my old 35 mm. If I just hold it in front of the lens, it might work. I did that on this shot. and it worked.
DGMiller777 (64 months ago | reply)
Lightroom doesn't call it that, it just allows you to change the different attributes of the picture with sliders. I found that I could bring out the details in the sky in a way that reminded me of the comparison shots of photos taken with and without a polarizer.
I'm sure holding the old 35mm filter in front of the lens of you digital camera would have the same effect. Your "noel" shot is interesting!
Gramma Elizabeth (64 months ago | reply)
This is just beautiful David...wow, great shot and effect. Such depth...I love it!
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DGMiller777 (64 months ago | reply)
Thank you Elizabeth!
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Fe em Brasil (64 months ago | reply)
Wow, looks so beautiful (and so cold!). Love the depth that the clouds have to them.
DGMiller777 (64 months ago | reply)
Thanks! It was beautiful, but not that cold. It was right around the freezing point. The clouds didn't look this great straight out of the camera. The cloud details were all brought out by adjustments in Lightroom.
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stukinha (64 months ago | reply)
Great capture! Congratulations! =)
DGMiller777 (64 months ago | reply)
Thank you stukinha!
Mantangorri (64 months ago | reply)
what an amazing place!
DGMiller777 (64 months ago | reply)
It is a beautiful spot, but I do enjoy it more in the summer.
scrunchy17 (63 months ago | reply)
That is a beautiful shot! Great atmosphere........
DGMiller777 (63 months ago | reply)
Thanks scrunchy17!
randomonix (62 months ago | reply)
Wow what a shot/place!!! beautiful indeed!
DGMiller777 (62 months ago | reply)
Thank you randomonix!
Mihai-ela (61 months ago | reply)
beautiful winter scene ... i enjoy more in summer too
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DGMiller777 (61 months ago | reply)
I'll take this same shot this summer so you can compare. I do love it in the summer.
wacek (58 months ago | reply)
beautiful!!!
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DGMiller777 (58 months ago | reply)
Thanks wacek!
Morbit Photography [deleted] (57 months ago | reply)
nice :)
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DGMiller777 (57 months ago | reply)
Thanks Raphael!
Ray Horwath (49 months ago | reply)
Nice effect David!
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DGMiller777 (49 months ago | reply)
Thanks Ray!
vegeats (44 months ago | reply)
Wow! I've never even seen this one beforee!
It's beautiful! I can't wait for christmas break for this scenery:)
DGMiller777 (44 months ago | reply)
Maybe I'll try again this winter using a real polarizer! I can't wait for Christmas break too. =)
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