Photo Answers
High-contrast conundrum
Q When I shoot highcontrast landscape scenes, I still rely on filters – but is it better to shoot several exposures and get the balance I want in post-production?
Kim Delaney
A The answer to this question is partly down to personal choice, and partly down to how much time you want to spend in post-production. I believe physical filters still have a place in my kit bag – but if I’m being honest, I no longer come out in a cold sweat if I’ve been daft enough to forget to pack them!
I’ve written about shooting three or more images to blend them into a naturallooking finished image many times, and a good finished result is certainly the most important thing. Both methods still require good technique and ultimately, the viewer doesn’t really care – they just want to enjoy the photo.
