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Don..No I don’t use a polarizing filter. I prefer to use programing presets in the camera software for all my cloud shots. With todays post processing software, Adobe Lightroom is what I use, filters just don’t seem a needed investment. There still is the idea that ..if an accident happens, a broken filter is cheaper than a busted lens. Just remember you are putting another piece of glass between the subject and the recording material…Polarizing filters run into trouble with the wide angle shots due to nature of what and how extraneous light is being filtered out..Dark band can happen beyond the 90 degree axis from the sun. Any way, I have one but I don’t use it.
Shooting iridescence is a challenge. Focus can be difficult. The near proximity to the sun makes lens flares likely. and again,getting the right exposure a gamble. I shoot 1 to 2 F stops under and take multiple shots each with a different exposure. I have learned an approximation on how near to the sun to make how much of an ” adjustment” in exposure to get good color.
One trick I learned with a pocket camera..is point the camera at the sun or very near to it to get the camera to expose as if its very brite,,then shoot the iridescence..Its like underexsposing.
Yes Keelin, the juxtaposition of textures, light and shades invites exploring of the imagination. Fun stuff!!
Arizona Color#741
Gregory..I generally underexpose iridescence shots 1 to 2 F stops, even with camera set on “spot” metering. The sun washes out color when iridescence is close to the sun. During processing I bring the colors to brightness and saturation I like. There seems only a moment when the lite blues pop out. My timing was successful with this shot.
I like how the light finds it way thru the clouds Keelin. Let the clouds do all the work.
Below is another in the late in the day monsoon shot
Arizona B&W#152
