Picture of the Day

[inCore]

I'm also confused. A UV filter would make absolutely no difference. There is no haze to speak of in the picture, which would be the only reason why anybody would ever use one if you're shooting digital.

Edit: Except of course as a protective measure, but that's irrelevant.

Edit #2: Here's today's contribution:



I recommend that you visit my Flickr stream and "view it on black" .

[Mescalamba]

very nice stuff guys
Mescalamba, it looks like it was on fire (all burnt and black), i like it.
maybe because of the lightroom treatment it looks under exposed but i really like it.

That look was intention (plus it was almost evening). Its not due LR, but Ive made fake HDR from that (LR to PSD to Photomatix to PS).

I just wonder if colors are not too saturated as I was having bit of figth with color profiles (its aRGB converted to sRGB).

And thank you, nice scrap book that you are making.

[StickyRICE]

I'm getting mixed comments on UV filter, since there is a uv filter by the lowpass filter by the sensor. Do most just end up using a uv for a lens protection or does it still end up making a difference? Educate me.

[inCore]

It practically makes no difference most of the time. The one positive thing it does do is reduce the amount of haze you get, especially if you use a stronger filter. The problem here is that you're still sticking something worth 20 bucks between your multi-hundred Dollar lens and the subject. Whilst you may not notice it much, it's still possible that it'll effect your image quality, especially your contrast levels. If you are going to get a UV filter, make sure you get one from a reputable brand.

[Mescalamba]

Yea and some UV filters as some ND filters are not that "neutral" as they should be. UV is usually good only for protecting lens (they should start doing maybe simple lens protection filters). One exception was Leica M8 which had really weak UV filter.. and some medium format cameras have slight problems with that.

Plus if Im correct, it lowers EV about 1/3..

[ripken204]

well they do make clear filters.
i use a UV filter mainly to protect the lens from damage, i also make sure to buy a good UV filter.

[Marin]

Yea and some UV filters as some ND filters are not that "neutral" as they should be. UV is usually good only for protecting lens (they should start doing maybe simple lens protection filters). One exception was Leica M8 which had really weak UV filter.. and some medium format cameras have slight problems with that.

Plus if Im correct, it lowers EV about 1/3..

Yeah, the M8 and M8.2 were usually used with a UV/IR filter (thus the filters had a pinkish/purple look to them).

(filters can be seen here)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zacharylee/2442650922/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/echenique/3857187189/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nokton/2919275456/

[Tarowah]

[Weevil]

Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
f/14
1/400s
iso-400
55mm

[ripken204]

Sky was pretty strange, there was a perfect line of clouds and no clouds that stretched a long way. and in real life at least, the clouds reflected perfectly in the river.



Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: 1/80
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Speed: 200
Focal Length: 10mm
Lens: Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5

[malkiewicz]

Nikon D700
50mm

[smee]

Hey Weevil, nice picture! I love the concept! Just seeing a little too much saturation maybe?

[Anemic]

Sweet pic ripken! The clouds look really great. Try not to have the horizon in the middle of the picture tho.

[bonzo_catalin]

This is what i'm talking about . If you have an UV filter or any other filter ( PL , CL ) you did not have this UV ray on your sensor .

[Marin]

UV filters don't cut down on flare, they usually do the opposite (and can increase other "bad" effects like ghosting). If you want to cut down on lens flare use a hood.

Anyways.



EXIF

[Weevil]

Hey Weevil, nice picture! I love the concept! Just seeing a little too much saturation maybe?

Thx Smee, yes I have to be careful editing from my laptop, for some reason when I later view it on my desktop, I seem to over-do the saturation.

[hale88]

@malkiewicz really nice man

[Jokester_wild]

This is what i'm talking about . If you have an UV filter or any other filter ( PL , CL ) you did not have this UV ray on your sensor .

hey! did i say you could draw on my photo ?

Its not a big deal, if i had my hood on it wouldn't have been there maybe. Then again I don't think it distracts from the piece. btw I had a filter on my lens. You get to guess what kind.

[Lestat]

the wifes head was in frame but thats's ok i aint trying to win any awards.
its funny the little guy looks shocked and yelling something like "can't you see i am in the bathtub!"

because of the lighting in the bathroom the white balance is really screwy and even if i do a custom white balance it sometimes comes out wierd.
i wasnt going for the superwhite look but i kind of like it.

[ripken204]

btw i had a filter on my lens. You get to guess what kind.

cpl?

[Mescalamba]

Nope, UV..

[ripken204]

im only saying CPL b/c half the sky is really dark while the other is really light, i tend to get that effect with my CPL

[Tarowah]

[vistageek92]

My contribution. Just loved the depth of field in this one.

[Weevil]

Nice Tarowah.