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There was a discussion earlier this week about ND (neutral density) filters and I felt compelled to dig mine out. It was an impulse buy in a shop somewhere about a year ago, and I had only used it a few times and didn't like what I saw. To wit: I got it back out this weekend, and am pleased with what developed...

Rimfiredude · 12-02-2014, 08:45 PM

Nice shots

Dewman · 12-02-2014, 11:26 PM

Magnificent shots, sir. I expected to see an apparition rise out of the mist in #3!

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

GeoJerry · 12-02-2014, 11:34 PM

These are excellent! A loud bravo for #2.

gildedfool · 12-03-2014, 12:38 AM

Thanks, all

45 Mike · 12-03-2014, 12:46 AM

I bought one, (cheap), and got really crappy results. AFAIK mine is two polarizing filters stacked. My shot had a serious band of dark on one side of the sky. I may have to play with it more to see if I can figure out how to get rid of that effect. I think a non adjustable filter is more reliable, as it does not rely on polarizing to work.

gildedfool · 12-03-2014, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by 45 Mike

I bought one, (cheap), and got really crappy results. AFAIK mine is two polarizing filters stacked. My shot had a serious band of dark on one side of the sky. I may have to play with it more to see if I can figure out how to get rid of that effect. I think a non adjustable filter is more reliable, as it does not rely on polarizing to work.

Yeah, mine is from Fotasy and I think it is two filters stacked to provide graduated results, and it was less than $20. It takes many shots and more than a few crap images that wastes my batteries and tries my patience. But occasionally the results are passable. Almost worth it.

spikey_korean · 12-03-2014, 01:53 AM

amazing work!

Couscousdelight · 12-03-2014, 02:59 AM

Well done !

**pbancr** · 12-03-2014, 07:08 AM

Exceptional photos..you did the filter proud!

takis63 · 12-03-2014, 11:58 AM

Very nice, well done!

gildedfool · 12-04-2014, 09:46 AM

Thanks!

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12-02-2014, 08:45 PM	#2
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Nice shots

12-02-2014, 11:26 PM	#3
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,369	Magnificent shots, sir. I expected to see an apparition rise out of the mist in #3! Dewman SW Idaho, USA

12-02-2014, 11:34 PM	#4
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	These are excellent! A loud bravo for #2.

12-03-2014, 12:38 AM	#5
gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315 Original Poster	Thanks, all

12-03-2014, 12:46 AM	#6
45 Mike Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,350	I bought one, (cheap), and got really crappy results. AFAIK mine is two polarizing filters stacked. My shot had a serious band of dark on one side of the sky. I may have to play with it more to see if I can figure out how to get rid of that effect. I think a non adjustable filter is more reliable, as it does not rely on polarizing to work.

12-03-2014, 01:09 AM	#7
gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315 Original Poster	Originally posted by 45 Mike I bought one, (cheap), and got really crappy results. AFAIK mine is two polarizing filters stacked. My shot had a serious band of dark on one side of the sky. I may have to play with it more to see if I can figure out how to get rid of that effect. I think a non adjustable filter is more reliable, as it does not rely on polarizing to work. Yeah, mine is from Fotasy and I think it is two filters stacked to provide graduated results, and it was less than $20. It takes many shots and more than a few crap images that wastes my batteries and tries my patience. But occasionally the results are passable. Almost worth it.

12-03-2014, 01:53 AM	#8
spikey_korean New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9	amazing work!

12-03-2014, 02:59 AM	#9
Couscousdelight Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Frog-eaters country Photos: Gallery Posts: 357	Well done !

12-03-2014, 07:08 AM	#10
pbancr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,071	Exceptional photos..you did the filter proud!

12-03-2014, 11:58 AM	#11
takis63 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Very nice, well done!

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gildedfool Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 315 Original Poster	Thanks!

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