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Comment on On frozen pond by Doug Otto

Doug Otto — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:29 +0000

Don’t tell anyone, but I rarely use a lens hood either. I do keep a constant watch for flare and will shade the lens if necessary. They make using a polarizer a real hassle.

Cheers

Comment on On frozen pond by Charles Frey

Charles Frey — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:07 +0000

Doug,

I really like this image. Just the perfect touch with the polarizer there. I was looking the last time for specifically this type of shot; fall leaf, covered under thin ice. It’s not at all easy to find, like it may seem it is.

I also concur 1,000% about the UV filter. Whenever you can avoid adding more glass on top of your lens glass, then do it. Not only does the lens cap protect the front element, but the lens hood is really what saves you.

Comment on Sometimes you just can’t help yourself by Doug Otto

Doug Otto — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:39:33 +0000

Thanks Jack.

Comment on Sometimes you just can’t help yourself by Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:49:35 +0000

Lovely image, Doug! The icons can be hard to resist, or even avoid – I’ve taken shots I didn’t even realize were the iconic views at the time. They’ve become iconic for a reason, I guess…

When I think of iconic shots, I always think of part of a military saying about rifles – “there are many like it, but this one is mine!”
:^D

- Jack

Comment on Sometimes you just can’t help yourself by Doug Otto

Doug Otto — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:04:06 +0000

Thanks. I was just using a polarizer. I frequently use split, graduated, neutral density filters but the range of light here didn’t require it.
Cheers

Comment on Sometimes you just can’t help yourself by Johann

Johann — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:59:53 +0000

What filter combos were used in this shot? It’s beautiful!

Comment on Storms are opportunities by Stormy skies | Binary Emulsion - Photo blog

Stormy skies | Binary Emulsion - Photo blog — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:41:29 +0000

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Comment on Getting closer by Keeping an eye on liberty | Binary Emulsion - Photo blog

Keeping an eye on liberty | Binary Emulsion - Photo blog — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:00:46 +0000

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Comment on Half Dome – Steadfast Against the Storm by Doug Otto

Doug Otto — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:26:31 +0000

Sorry I missed this reply Kelley. I’m glad you liked it. Was it enough inspiration to get you out shooting?

Comment on Starry Night by Mount Hoffman | Binary Emulsion - Photo blog

Mount Hoffman | Binary Emulsion - Photo blog — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:25:09 +0000

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