nostalgia: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
I was cleaning out a drawer when I came across a set of graduated neutral density filters, a filter holder and adaptor ring. Not sure how long ago I used them. But, nostalgia took over and I took them with me to play with one morning. That was all it took for me to remember why they were in the drawer and not in my camera bag. They were awkward, brought on frustration and reminded me that I’m not a professional photographer selling wall size prints. I shoot because of my love for the craft, its creativity, the time it offers me in nature and its simplicity. The improvement in Lightroom masking has made it easier and better to bring forth the images I want for my enjoyment and this blog. No need for graduated neutral density filters or the nostalgia.
They had some major flooding east of here yesterday and we are expecting more rain today. Stay dry!
6 Comments
Geri Oster
Absolutely beautiful, Monte! And a real gift as I rest in my “lazygirl” listening to yet another late afternoon thunderstorm. Rivers in the area bulging to overflowing their banks, but so far okay for the most part in the Lander valley. Gratitude. My expertise with filters includes only, polarizer or sunlight, so no wise words on the subject from this outpost!
Monte Stevens
Thanks for stopping by, again. We are also dealing with high water levels and another day of rain predicted for tomorrow. The filters are just not something I need to carry around anymore because I will deal with in software or not. I too have gratitude today. Life is a gift! Love you, my friend!
Faye White
I know that feeling – a flash of memory (or coming across something in a drawer or an old camera bag) and the realization that it’s no longer needed. That was quite the convoluted sentence, but you know what I mean. Lol 😆
Monte Stevens
I understood you perfectly! Hope you have a great day!
Mark
I don’t reach for my GND’s much anymore either Monte. I’d rather try to tone down a sky with another exposure or using the tools in LR. Sometimes I don’t like how GND’s darken tree tops or other objects poking above the horizon. And you are right, sometimes they are hard to use when being out there and trying to see just where that GND “line” is. 🙂
Monte Stevens
You mention how difficult it is to see that line, which I did not mention. I was more focused on the handling of the rings and filters themselves. Expose for the highlights, watching that histogram then working in Lightroom or whatever editing software of choice. Have a great day!