More on Filters

In a previous post I discussed the use of polarising filters. As well as enhancing your images, filters can also be very useful in protecting your lens. I was reminded of this recently when balancing myself and my camera somewhat precariously on a rock in a river to take some infra-red photographs.

  
As you can see, it was a beautiful spot and the temptation to venture into the river was too great to resist. I got the picture I wanted but also slipped and dunked the camera into the river.

Fortunately, the filters provided some protection from the water and the camera was unharmed, while the filters could be dried off easily enough.

My final image looked like this ...

I was pleased with the picture although grateful that it was not at the expense of losing my camera. In my next post, I will discuss infra-red photography in greater depth, including how to use it to create silky smooth water images.