Inspiration Gallery
1.Compare the two picture with and without the Polarizing filter. Describe the difference.When might you want to use a polarizing filter?
- One photo has a glare on it and the other does not. You want to use the polarizing filter when there is a glare.
2. The text states that using flash is very difficult with reflections. Based on what you know about the angle of reflection why is flash problematic?
- Its a problem because shiny objects and flash don't work well together so a horrible glare will reflect off of the object.
3. Why should you avoid words or signs when shooting reflections?
- People often read words so it can be a mirror image, making it difficult to read. It may give the viewer an uncomfortable weird feeling.
4. What things could you do in Lightroom to enhance your Reflections?
- Push up the contrast slider a bit in order to add some definition. If your highlights start to blow out, you can rope them back in by slightly reducing the highlights slider. The clarity slider is also good for defining the edges of your reflection by upping the mid-tone contrast.
5. What is the advantage to shooting with a Tilt-Shift lens?
- You can take a photo of a mirror without your reflection in it.
- One photo has a glare on it and the other does not. You want to use the polarizing filter when there is a glare.
2. The text states that using flash is very difficult with reflections. Based on what you know about the angle of reflection why is flash problematic?
- Its a problem because shiny objects and flash don't work well together so a horrible glare will reflect off of the object.
3. Why should you avoid words or signs when shooting reflections?
- People often read words so it can be a mirror image, making it difficult to read. It may give the viewer an uncomfortable weird feeling.
4. What things could you do in Lightroom to enhance your Reflections?
- Push up the contrast slider a bit in order to add some definition. If your highlights start to blow out, you can rope them back in by slightly reducing the highlights slider. The clarity slider is also good for defining the edges of your reflection by upping the mid-tone contrast.
5. What is the advantage to shooting with a Tilt-Shift lens?
- You can take a photo of a mirror without your reflection in it.