Landscape Stormy sunrise, Badwater, Death Valley

Stormy sunrise, Badwater, Death Valley · **8 Likes**

A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

IgorZ · 11-03-2017, 03:11 AM

Nice photo! I had to check out firecrest filters. Interestingly, they only have 13 and 16 stop filters, and say that the 16 stop filters are most popular for long exposures. The guy who runs breakthrough photography argues that the most useful nd filter is a 6 stop filter...

**The Madshutter** · 11-03-2017, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by IgorZ

Nice photo! I had to check out firecrest filters. Interestingly, they only have 13 and 16 stop filters, and say that the 16 stop filters are most popular for long exposures. The guy who runs breakthrough photography argues that the most useful nd filter is a 6 stop filter...

Thank you very much Igor, I am glad you enjoyed the photo. About the Formatt-Hitech filters, they have them in every intensity, not just 13 and 16 stops: see here for the filters from 1 to 10 stops Formatt-Hitech Firecrest ND Filters. The main difference between FH and every other glass filters manufacturer is that the FH glass filters are bonded, not coated, meaning that the darkening coating is sandwiched between two thin layers of glass rather than applied over the glass like every other manufacturer does: bonding preserves the filters longer, preventing the scratching on the coating that quickly makes other glass filters less useful (if not totally unuseful). In my experience, I use 3, 6, 10 and 13 stops, and the most used are the 6 and 10 stoppers, followed by the 3 and the 13 last. Even though, for daytime long exposures, the 13 is fundamental, so it depends on what you shoot most. Perhaps you might be interested in my article on filters, with a scientific comparison on neutrality:

BEST FILTERS FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW

Hope this helps, best regards

Vieri

BradM · 11-03-2017, 08:19 PM

Cool shot. Spent three days in DVNP in March for the first time ever... what an incredible place.

slowpez · 11-04-2017, 06:34 AM

Another standout image. I am always amazed at how much getting down low improves an image. Thanks also for the information on filters.

**The Madshutter** · 11-06-2017, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by BradM

Cool shot. Spent three days in DVNP in March for the first time ever... what an incredible place.

Thank you Brad, glad you enjoyed it

Yes, DV is one of my all-time favourites!

Originally posted by slowpez

Another standout image. I am always amazed at how much getting down low improves an image. Thanks also for the information on filters.

Thank you very much Susan, glad you liked it!

Yes, to me "zoom with your feet" is very good advice, but I teach "compose with your knees" which I find to be even better

Best regards,

Vieri

**Fries** · 11-06-2017, 03:01 PM

You keep turning out these wonderful moody shots Vieri that are, really, inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

**The Madshutter** · 11-07-2017, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by Fries

You keep turning out these wonderful moody shots Vieri that are, really, inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

Fries, thank you very much indeed for your kind message, I am glad you are enjoying my work!

Best regards,

Vieri

Photogoof · 07-27-2018, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Very brooding.

**The Madshutter** · 07-27-2018, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by Photogoof

Very brooding.

Indeed, it was a stormy day (not so common in DV), but it created great photo opportunities!

Best regards,

Vieri

**FozzFoster** · 07-28-2018, 04:23 AM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

incredible shot! really well done!

**The Madshutter** · 07-28-2018, 10:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by FozzFoster

incredible shot! really well done!

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it, Death Valley is truly amazing and I can't wait to go back next winter!

Best regards,

Vieri

cymric · 07-29-2018, 12:51 PM

Very nice depth to the shot. I love how the eye travel from the foreground to the dramtic clouds at the back.

**fewayne** · 07-29-2018, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by The Madshutter

A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards

Vieri

Oh, very nice. Wonderful color without being (IMHO) over the top.

ignath · 07-29-2018, 01:44 PM

masterpiece! well, i haven't seen here one from you which wasn't

i already ordered Hoya PRO ND 1000 49mm two weeks ago, getting it tomorrow hopefully, but will see to lay hands on some FH Firecrest in future!

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11-03-2017, 03:11 AM	#2
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Nice photo! I had to check out firecrest filters. Interestingly, they only have 13 and 16 stop filters, and say that the 16 stop filters are most popular for long exposures. The guy who runs breakthrough photography argues that the most useful nd filter is a 6 stop filter...

11-03-2017, 04:23 AM	#3
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by IgorZ Nice photo! I had to check out firecrest filters. Interestingly, they only have 13 and 16 stop filters, and say that the 16 stop filters are most popular for long exposures. The guy who runs breakthrough photography argues that the most useful nd filter is a 6 stop filter... Thank you very much Igor, I am glad you enjoyed the photo. About the Formatt-Hitech filters, they have them in every intensity, not just 13 and 16 stops: see here for the filters from 1 to 10 stops Formatt-Hitech Firecrest ND Filters. The main difference between FH and every other glass filters manufacturer is that the FH glass filters are bonded, not coated, meaning that the darkening coating is sandwiched between two thin layers of glass rather than applied over the glass like every other manufacturer does: bonding preserves the filters longer, preventing the scratching on the coating that quickly makes other glass filters less useful (if not totally unuseful). In my experience, I use 3, 6, 10 and 13 stops, and the most used are the 6 and 10 stoppers, followed by the 3 and the 13 last. Even though, for daytime long exposures, the 13 is fundamental, so it depends on what you shoot most. Perhaps you might be interested in my article on filters, with a scientific comparison on neutrality: BEST FILTERS FOR LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW Hope this helps, best regards Vieri

11-03-2017, 08:19 PM	#4
BradM New Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 7	Cool shot. Spent three days in DVNP in March for the first time ever... what an incredible place.

11-04-2017, 06:34 AM	#5
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Another standout image. I am always amazed at how much getting down low improves an image. Thanks also for the information on filters.

11-06-2017, 12:30 AM	#6
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by BradM Cool shot. Spent three days in DVNP in March for the first time ever... what an incredible place. Thank you Brad, glad you enjoyed it Yes, DV is one of my all-time favourites! Originally posted by slowpez Another standout image. I am always amazed at how much getting down low improves an image. Thanks also for the information on filters. Thank you very much Susan, glad you liked it! Yes, to me "zoom with your feet" is very good advice, but I teach "compose with your knees" which I find to be even better Best regards, Vieri

11-06-2017, 03:01 PM	#7
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	You keep turning out these wonderful moody shots Vieri that are, really, inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

11-07-2017, 05:14 AM	#8
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries You keep turning out these wonderful moody shots Vieri that are, really, inspiring. Thanks for sharing! Fries, thank you very much indeed for your kind message, I am glad you are enjoying my work! Best regards, Vieri

07-27-2018, 06:22 AM	#9
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by The Madshutter A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards Vieri Very brooding.

07-27-2018, 11:35 PM	#10
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by Photogoof Very brooding. Indeed, it was a stormy day (not so common in DV), but it created great photo opportunities! Best regards, Vieri

07-28-2018, 04:23 AM	#11
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	Originally posted by The Madshutter A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards Vieri incredible shot! really well done!

07-28-2018, 10:28 AM - 1 Like	#12
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by FozzFoster incredible shot! really well done! Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it, Death Valley is truly amazing and I can't wait to go back next winter! Best regards, Vieri

07-29-2018, 12:51 PM	#13
cymric Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Bhubaneswar; A State in the East of India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 296	Very nice depth to the shot. I love how the eye travel from the foreground to the dramtic clouds at the back.

07-29-2018, 01:05 PM	#14
fewayne Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 115	Originally posted by The Madshutter A stormy sunrise in Badwater, taken during one of my Death Valley Workshops last January. With the Leica S (007), Leica Super-Elmar-S 24mm and Formatt-Hitech FIrecrest Filters. Thank you for viewing, best regards Vieri Oh, very nice. Wonderful color without being (IMHO) over the top.

07-29-2018, 01:44 PM	#15
ignath Pentaxian Join Date: May 2018 Location: Riga Posts: 1,759	masterpiece! well, i haven't seen here one from you which wasn't i already ordered Hoya PRO ND 1000 49mm two weeks ago, getting it tomorrow hopefully, but will see to lay hands on some FH Firecrest in future!