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**genese** · #5 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 09:30

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Originally Posted by philippa

a very intersting and easy read (as was the one on shooting RAW) i thank you very much Genese - this is really useful information, especially about leading in lines. also the info on filters, i dont have any except the uv to protect my lens. do you recommend forking out for expensive ones or are the cheaper (a tenner)ones any good - i notice the price ranges quite a bit on them.

i notice you mentioned f.11 for your castle shot. because i've been using a tripod of late i've been using f.22 to get clarity throughout, thinking that is important - but maybe its not. do you use the whole range of f stops in your landscapes? is there one number you use more than others?

anyway, thanks again - look forward to reading more.
philippa

hi philippa each piece (filter) of glass you put in front of your lens will degrade your images ever so slightly... The more expensive filters tend to be better quality and thinner glass, if you like shooting landscapes i would recommend a polarizer for your blue skies and excellent contrast and Nd graduation filters for longer exposure..
when shooting landscapes i tend to use f8 upwards depending on the result i am after if you have a look through the galleries at some of the images you like and look at the exif tab under the picture you can see what f number was used to get the required dof. alot can be learn't from others exif info