Questions tagged “light”

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Why does rotating a polarizing filter make a rainbow fade or stand out more?

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8y ago

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What characteristics of light matter in photography?

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8y ago

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What conditions make sunbeams visible in the sky?

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9y ago

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Can sunrays be the main point of interest in a landscape photo?

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9y ago

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Can I create a halo of light effect like this, or is it a natural phenomenon?

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9y ago

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What does a circular polarizing filter do, and why is it called “circular”

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10y ago

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What is the photography style where the subject itself is unimportant?

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11y ago

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Why are gray cards used for metering instead of colored cards?

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11y ago

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How can I make existing sunbeams more visible in post-processing?

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12y ago

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Can you tell whether a photo was taken at sunrise or sunset?

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12y ago

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Why can a circular polarizer make car paint reflections look unnaturally glossy?

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13y ago

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Can you tell a sunrise from a sunset just by the photo?

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14y ago

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How does fog affect sunrise and sunset colors?

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Why do landscapes often look more saturated near sunset or during the golden hour?

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