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Mark0

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This was from the first outing with my Lee Big Stopper back in 2013...

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Hughmac said:
Looking at my pictures against the sheer quality of those of @oblomow

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Tidal Pool[/URL] by [URL='https://www.flickr.com/photos/127872701@N08/']Hugh Russell[/URL], on Flickr

Cheers :)

Hugh
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[QUOTE="oblomow, post: 24335403, member: 50445"]Nah, just buy a 6 or 10 stops ND filter to play with. (or find some welding glass to try the effect)[/QUOTE]

Not at all Hugh. I'm certainly no expert. I find that having the 10 stop is one thing, but I find that recognising the best scenes to use it with is what sets an image apart. The fundamentals have to be there that make an image appealing - the use of a 10 stop can add something else to the image. I use mine a lot but have become very selective in where and how I use it.

I see too many images using 10 stops etc where people have been too focussed on getting milky looking water or blurry clouds. Yes, the effect is nice, but the image can lack impact if the fundamentals are absent.

My advice is to go out with the filter, experiment with and it review what works / doesn't work and what you like to do with it and what you don't like. You'll recognise patterns emergind with the 'keepers' and you will learn to build on those strengths. I think you'll discover that from the majority of 'keepers' you'd still have a relatively good shot or 'keeper' if the 10 stop wasn't used albeit with a less dramatic or dynamic effect (if that all makes sense!).

As for welding glass - I've read on forums etc where plenty of folk use it. I agree with @oblomow and think it would be a cost effective way to try out how to use such filters but if I found that I liked the process, I personally wouldn't continue to use the welding glass. I would (and did) save up in order to get a flawless, optically flat and correct filter designed for the job. There are plenty of brands. I personally use the Lee Big Stopper but I have to admit that the Formatt Hitech Firecrest 10 stops etc have caught my attention.

I always look to reduce costs with photography but always come back to the way of thinking - why spend hundreds/thousands on decent camera gear and then do something like stick a cheap filter on it? I started with cheaper Cokin filters and whilst they were not awful, the did have a noticeable colour cast. It's taken me a long time to save up and build up my various Lee Filters, but I am glad I did.
 
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Loch Tulla, Rannoch Moor, Scotland.

Another shot that was taken 10 years ago. It's one of my most popular photos with people and maybe my most sold print (not that I sell all that many). If I was to re-do the PP on it, I doubt I'd tone it as heavily but it appears to be a hit with people as it is, so I will leave it for now!

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MacRy said:
I'll get the flamethrower......
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Won't touch him. Fire proof.

He's heading your way!
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Mark0 said:
Loch Tulla, Rannoch Moor, Scotland.

Another shot that was taken 10 years ago. It's one of my most popular photos with people and maybe my most sold print (not that I sell all that many). If I was to re-do the PP on it, I doubt I'd tone it as heavily but it appears to be a hit with people as it is, so I will leave it for now!

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I like it as is.
 
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