The Universe Appears as a Self-Reflecting Mirrored Sphere
The universe appears to be a self-reflecting sphere with the ‘self’ at the center.
All you can see, and therefore photograph, is a reflection of yourself.
Here I am ‘in cabinet’.
Nikon D300
Nikkor 18-200mm VRll
55mm
f10
1/13 s
ISO 200
14bit RAW
I like to shoot into store windows, but what do I do about the glare and reflection issue? Sometimes that adds a creative touch that I want, other times it is a distraction in the image. How can I help prevent it in-camera, and what photoshop tips do you have for after-capture?? Thanks,
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HI Martha,
The best tool for help with reflections on glass (and water) is a polarizer filter. Current Autofocus cameras require the ‘circular’ variety of polarizers, but older cameras can usually get by with the old style ‘linear’ ones.
The filter cuts down on the reflection, glare and improves saturation and contrast.
If you do a lot of this kind of work, you should consider getting one; a good one, not a cheapie.
Brands I recommend are B+W and Heliopan.
The down side (in addition to the amazingly high cost) is that they generally reduce the light level by 1 1/2 to 3 stops. But is so worth it.
I guess I should do a piece on them. I’m adding it to my ‘must write’ list :> )
Ken Storch
shakti,
Uh, gosh, gee, uh, thanks, ah shucks, gee.
A simple and intelligent point, well made. Thanks!
Thanks for the tips. I’ll check B & H, or one of your other links.
Also, I LOVE the quotes section. Keep ‘em coming!!
Thanks,
I really like the quotes, but no one else has mentioned it. yet.
Who would’ve thought that photographers could write so well!
Ken