Understanding Photography

5Lens Filters

THIS CHAPTER GIVES AN OVERVIEW of filter choices as well as the various options and usage scenarios for these filters. You start by learning about polarizing filters and how they control reflections and color saturation. Then you learn how to use neutral density (ND) filters to intentionally create very long exposures. Finally, you see how you can use graduated neutral density (GND) filters to manage dramatic lighting when working with expansive scenes.

UNDERSTANDING LENS FILTERS

Although it’s possible to edit digital images later in post-processing, camera lens filters—the physical pieces of glass that affect light passing through ...