Saturday, 7 July 2018

technique - How to maximise contrast range of distant landscapes with blue haze?


Distant landscapes often appear hazy, washed-out and blue due to Rayleigh scattering.


What can be done to maximise the contrast range of the exposure when photographing such scenes?


For example:



  • Would any sort of hardware, camera settings, or type of "film" (including digital) produce better results?

  • Are there reliable ways to predict when haze will be lowest?



Answer




You should be able to decrease the haze a bit using a polarizer or haze filter.



Additional Information on Haze filters


A haze filter absorbs a greater about of UV light than a normal UV filter can.


For Tiffen Haze filters:



Haze 1 - Reduces excessive blue haze caused by UV light by absorbing 71% of UV. Great all-around UV control.


Haze 2A - Absorbs all UV light; reduces haze; maintains color and image clarity. Best for high altitude and marine scenes.



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