Centre Block - Parliament Hill

[Mike Buckley]

In the digital age I use three types of filters; polarizers, ND and grad ND. These are the only ones that cannot be reproduced in PP, although arguably, the GND can be simulated with a gradient as long as you have't blown out the highlights.

I would add that when using a polarizer to darken the blue part of the sky, that can be simulated reasonably easy during post-processing.

[Manfred M]

I would add that when using a polarizer to darken the blue part of the sky, that can be simulated reasonably easy during post-processing.

Yes, but reducing glare especially off leaves and grass (which is probably the main reason I shot with a polarizer) can't be simulated.

[Mike Buckley]

Yes, but reducing glare especially off leaves and grass can't be simulated.

I successfully did it once. It was a pain in the _________ and took time, but it worked. So, if you otherwise get a really great shot that is also important to you, keep in mind that it can be done. I doubt that I would do it again, so I'll leave that little venture into post-processing up to you.

[Glenn NK]

Yes, but reducing glare especially off leaves and grass (which is probably the main reason I shot with a polarizer) can't be simulated.

First off, you've tackled a very difficult subject; it stretches out forever, always has people around, and doesn't have a lot of colour. Well done.

And of course for us, it's a bit of an icon - that has been photographed only about twenty thousand times (by pros - not counting the rest of us). So we won't accept anything but the best.

I would have made my wife wait at the optometrist for a few minutes (she won't be reading this post). You're very kind and thoughtful.

As for the polarizer, I keep hoping that some genius will figure it out for PP.

Glenn