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Ringflash Cross Polarization Test
This shows the effects of glare reduction by using both a lens circular polarizer and an additional polarizer covering the flash. It really helps to cut down the glare and bring out the colors. This example shows a picture of a Gardenia leaf which is normally very shiny.
I was looking for a way to have a portable glare reduction solution and this works pretty good. I use this rig to shoot handheld in various gardens so I don't have the constraints of tripods or diffusers. You do lose lighting power though - I went from a F20 down to F16 when both polarizers were added.
View the large or original size of this image - it is huge and you can see the detail better.
Ringflash Cross Polarization Test
This shows the effects of glare reduction by using both a lens circular polarizer and an additional polarizer covering the flash. It really helps to cut down the glare and bring out the colors. This example shows a picture of a Gardenia leaf which is normally very shiny.
I was looking for a way to have a portable glare reduction solution and this works pretty good. I use this rig to shoot handheld in various gardens so I don't have the constraints of tripods or diffusers. You do lose lighting power though - I went from a F20 down to F16 when both polarizers were added.
View the large or original size of this image - it is huge and you can see the detail better.