A quicky Laguna sunset

Pezpix

I've been testing Singh-ray's reverse grad-ND filter and have been loving the results. Here's a practice session over at Laguna Beach, CA using my 16-35mm at 13 seconds. F22 Iso 50.

Thanks for looking :thumb

dmmattix

That is a really cool effect. What density did you use and how is the gradient? I guess I mean if you had the 3 stop version what is the approximate value of the top of the filter? It also looks relatively clear on the bottom, is that accurate?

Thanks and really neat shot.

Mike

schmoo

Lovely shot and great colors!

TylerW

Man, your quickies look better than the ones I spend hours on. Bravo!

Pezpix

dmmattix wrote:

That is a really cool effect. What density did you use and how is the gradient? I guess I mean if you had the 3 stop version what is the approximate value of the top of the filter? It also looks relatively clear on the bottom, is that accurate?

Thanks and really neat shot.

Mike

Mike, I used a Singh-ray 4x6 1.2 stop split reverse grad ND filter and the gradient makes it gain about 2 stops on the top. Its pretty workable if you center your horizon. That is my main problem however.
I need a custom made reverse grad nd filter that is 1/3 of the way up. Its much harder to get your horizon framed in shots when it is split in half IMO.

I even asked Singh ray to create a custom reverse grad ND sunset filter that would darken the area near the sunset by an extra 6 stops if possible. Whether or not they can, well that's another matter. I should see if Lee could do something similar as well

Here's an example of what I would love to see for the custom ND's

Pezpix

schmoo wrote:

Lovely shot and great colors!

Thanks Schmoo! How's your work been lately? Hope you are well

Tyler, I still think you get far superior sunsets in NorCal man!

dmmattix

Heck I would be happy with the one they sell. I was just curious which density variety you had as it seems to be a bit expensive to experiment with...

Thanks

Mike