----- Original Message ----- From: Anand DHUPKAR Subject: OT - using filters
> Hello folks, > > I have never used filtes - except UV is always mounted on both my lenses and > polarizer I use sometimes. I, however, came across some good pictures on > photo.net > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=595705, > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=608678 > and while going through the technical details, found phil has been using > 81A, 81B filters. Could somebody throw some light, for me on it. I went > through filters info on photo.net and found it somewhat confusing. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=595705 this is done with velvia > + 81B. 81B as per info on photo.net, gives warmer colours. Velvia, as it is > said to be too good for green colour. So, does it mean that had 81B not > used, this picture would have been more green - towards blue ? > > Could the filter-users on the list throw some light on it ? The 81 series filters are warming filters. They are pinkish in colour. The problem with viewing any picture on a computer is that you don't know what sort of post process enhancements it has recieved. The image you pointed to appears to have been shot in open shade (ie: illuminated by sky light, rather than direct sunlight), or more likely, under an overcast sky, as everything appears to be wet. Personally, I find it really garish, but that is subjective opinion. The 81B is used to add some warmth to a scene that otherwise would be somewhat cool due to the colour of the light illuminating it. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
