Neutral Density Filter

Filters are amazing tools that can dramatically change the look and feel of your composition without moving your camera.  The images below are good examples of how a Neutral Density Filter can accomplish this. Both of these images were taken within minutes of each other but each has a completely different feel.  The first image was shot with a Nikon D300 with a 17-35mm lens @ 24mm for 1/8 second a f/22.

The second image, taken a couple of minutes earlier using the exact same camera, lens and focal length.  The only difference in the image is that a B+W 10-Stop Neutral Density filter was added.  This filter reduces the amount of light hitting the digital sensor by 10 Stops allowing for much longer exposures.  This slowed the shutter speed of this shot to 2 minutes allowing the movement of the clouds to fill the sky creating a more dynamic image.

So the next time your out composing your photo, don’t forget to try a filter for a completely different look. You will be amazed at the difference it will make to your shot.

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