Shooting Through Glass Panels

media by lou · 8th of May 2012 (Tue)

I recently took a trip to the Minnesota Zoo and snapped some shots. A lot of them I had to shoot through glass panels and the images turned out blue and fuzzy. I was able to correct it to a certain acceptable level in photoshop cs5, but does anyone have any suggestions as to how they approach this. Below is an example of what I was able to do, is there more I can do, or is this the best I can get it?

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Larry Weinman · 14th of May 2012 (Mon)

I have been to the Minnesota Zoo and allot of their glass panels are scratched up or full of handprints, nothing can be done about that. If however you are shooting through a clean panel the main problem is glare and reflections on the panel and this will rob you of contrast. A polarizer will help quite a bit with that but keep in mind you will lose two stops of light with a polarizer.

supachim · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

Also, you'll want to get your lens right up against the glass, if possible - of course, this limits your framing and composition a little bit. You may also want to try bracketing your shots and combining them with a little HDR.

But yeah, most zoos use a glass polymer that's stronger, but also susceptible to scuffs, scratches, and handprints.

media by lou · 16th of May 2012 (Wed)

I read about getting your lens right up against the glass when shooting, and that helped a lot especially with reflections. Does the before and after look acceptable for a portfolio?

supachim · 18th of May 2012 (Fri)

I think it looks a lot better, but maybe a little too saturated for my tastes.

lucasmcd · 20th of May 2012 (Sun)

Taking shots through glass can be a challenge but I quite like these two shots , first one was with the lens against the glass , the second one was from a distance.

Black Bart · 28th of May 2012 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by supachim

I think it looks a lot better, but maybe a little too saturated for my tastes.

I agree it is overdone.

hania · 29th of May 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucasmcd

Taking shots through glass can be a challenge but I quite like these two shots , first one was with the lens against the glass , the second one was from a distance.

I like number 2- makes you think!

8th of May 2012 (Tue)	#1
media by lou Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 22 IMAGE EDITING OK	Shooting Through Glass Panels I recently took a trip to the Minnesota Zoo and snapped some shots. A lot of them I had to shoot through glass panels and the images turned out blue and fuzzy. I was able to correct it to a certain acceptable level in photoshop cs5, but does anyone have any suggestions as to how they approach this. Below is an example of what I was able to do, is there more I can do, or is this the best I can get it? Before [IMG][/IMG] After [IMG][/IMG] __________________ It's never gonna be a perfect picture to everyone...but I'm okay with that. Canon T3i 18-55mm, 55-250mm

14th of May 2012 (Mon)	#2
Larry Weinman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,108	Re: Shooting Through Glass Panels I have been to the Minnesota Zoo and allot of their glass panels are scratched up or full of handprints, nothing can be done about that. If however you are shooting through a clean panel the main problem is glare and reflections on the panel and this will rob you of contrast. A polarizer will help quite a bit with that but keep in mind you will lose two stops of light with a polarizer. __________________ 7D 50D 100mm f 2.8 macro 180mm f 3.5 macro, MP-E-65 300mm f 2.8 500mm f4 Tokina 10-17mm fisheye 10-22mm 17-55mm 24-105mm 70-300mm 70-200 f 2.8 Mk II 100-400mm 1.4 TC 2X TC 580EX 430 EX II MT 24 EX

16th of May 2012 (Wed)	#3
supachim Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	Re: Shooting Through Glass Panels Also, you'll want to get your lens right up against the glass, if possible - of course, this limits your framing and composition a little bit. You may also want to try bracketing your shots and combining them with a little HDR. But yeah, most zoos use a glass polymer that's stronger, but also susceptible to scuffs, scratches, and handprints. __________________ - Chim Canon 5D Mark II; EF 16-35mm f/2.8L; EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro; EF 70-200mm f/4L IS Sony NEX 5N; E 16mm f/2.8; E 30mm Macro f/3.5; E 18-55 f/3.5-5.6; Ultra Wide Converter x0.75; Fisheye Converter; Nauticam NA-NEX5N Underwater Housing

16th of May 2012 (Wed)	#4
media by lou Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 22 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting Through Glass Panels I read about getting your lens right up against the glass when shooting, and that helped a lot especially with reflections. Does the before and after look acceptable for a portfolio? __________________ It's never gonna be a perfect picture to everyone...but I'm okay with that. Canon T3i 18-55mm, 55-250mm

18th of May 2012 (Fri)	#5
supachim Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 30	Re: Shooting Through Glass Panels I think it looks a lot better, but maybe a little too saturated for my tastes. __________________ - Chim Canon 5D Mark II; EF 16-35mm f/2.8L; EF 100mm f/2.8L IS Macro; EF 70-200mm f/4L IS Sony NEX 5N; E 16mm f/2.8; E 30mm Macro f/3.5; E 18-55 f/3.5-5.6; Ultra Wide Converter x0.75; Fisheye Converter; Nauticam NA-NEX5N Underwater Housing

20th of May 2012 (Sun)	#6
lucasmcd Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 334	Re: Shooting Through Glass Panels Taking shots through glass can be a challenge but I quite like these two shots , first one was with the lens against the glass , the second one was from a distance. __________________ Olympus OMD EM-5 12-50 , 25 F1.4 , 60 F2.8 Macro , 75 F1.8 , Tripod 3LT Brian , Lee Seven5 .

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