Diffusion
As a Christmas/Birthday gift to myself, I finally broke down and purchased a B+W ND110 “10-Stop” filter. This weekend was the first opportunity that I’ve had to get out and practice with it a little. The weather was perfect – overcast and gray with a slight breeze. I wasn’t able to spend much time working with it but it was just enough time to fall completely in love with this little glass disc.
My workshop was the familiar shore of South Holston Lake where I spent about an hour getting used to working with it. Today’s is one of 3 images I brought away from my practice session that I felt were worthy of sharing. While I’m fairly happy with these first images I have a long way to go before I begin to see the results I want.
Gear: Canon EOS 60D, Canon EF-S 18-135mm Lens, B&W ND110 Filter
Settings: ISO100, 18mm, f/16, 58 seconds
Processing: Adobe Lightroom 3, Topaz Black and White Effects
wow Curt great shot, love that sky!
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amazing shoot, i like b&w style…god job…
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Fantastic Curt. I’d say you used it perfectly the first time out. I have to get myself one.
Edith Levy recently posted..A New Year, A New Look
Once of my favorite filters! Looks like you used it perfectly! Love the drama in the clouds!
Rick Louie recently posted..Catching Some Rays
Wow! Wonderful sky, moody shot, great result. I must get one of these Big Stoppers!
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Really nice long exposure curt!
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This is a great shot Curt, I really want one of those filters, even more after seeing this.
Chris Maskell recently posted..Into the Light
Great movement in the clouds. I think you are going to have some fun with your new toy, especially if this image is anything to go by!
Mark Summerfield recently posted..Glass Door, Ca’ d’Zan Mansion
Fantastic long exposure Curt. Silky water, nice movement in the clouds, and a beautiful conversion to B&W. Love that ND10.
Steven Perlmutter recently posted..Winter Light
Silky smooth shot Curt. I have the same filter and love it. Can’t wait to see more.
Chris Frailey recently posted..The Sound of Music
What a FABULOUS piece here, Curt! There is no way to tell that this is one of your first shots with the new filter, it’s absolutely smashing, my friend!!
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Lovely work Curt. Great smooth texture to the sky
Great shot Curt! It has a fantastic mood to it! You will love this filter as I purchased one for myself for Christmas as well. Happy Birthday as well!
Adam Olson recently posted..Alisa and Brent – Engagement Shoot
This is really nice for a first go-round, Curt. Great results, man. Looking forward to seeing more. Happy Birthday, bu the way.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Water Intake Tower
You will just love this filter Curt exactly for the image you posted. Great movement and tone.
Len Saltiel recently posted..Contemplation
Exactly the kind of image the 10-stop was built for! Nice mood and movement!
Awesome first go at it here for sure Curt! That is one thing that I have not gotten into yet, but will at some point!
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