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Aug 31, 2009 12:35 |  #1

For you landscape photogs out there, I've been using the feathering technique with success in my photography. By using this technique, you move the GND during the exposure as to not see the grad line. You can do this with a holder or hand held. It does take some practice but, once you get used to it, you'll definitely see a difference.

Here's a Youtube link that maybe helpful to you. Enjoy! :)

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Aug 31, 2009 18:44 |  #2

Great link, thanks!


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Sep 01, 2009 08:07 |  #3

Geoff_Shawcross wrote in post #8557368 (external link)
Great link, thanks!

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Sep 06, 2009 20:56 |  #4

Does this work with Canon cameras?

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And an interesting technique to be sure. Is it just as valid with a soft GND, or is it more effective with hard GNDs?


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Sep 06, 2009 21:08 |  #5

Interesting, thanks for posting.


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Sep 06, 2009 22:50 |  #6

tigerotor77w wrote in post #8595934 (external link)
Does this work with Canon cameras?

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And an interesting technique to be sure. Is it just as valid with a soft GND, or is it more effective with hard GNDs?

You can use it with both soft and hard GNDs.




  
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Sep 06, 2009 22:50 |  #7

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I can learn many things, thanks very much.

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Sep 06, 2009 22:53 |  #8

Anke wrote in post #8595999 (external link)
Interesting, thanks for posting.

Your welcome Anke. I've been using this technique for awhile now. Some would never think to move the GND during the exposure but, it really works. :)




  
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Sep 07, 2009 00:52 |  #9

Great idea.




  
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Sep 07, 2009 09:03 |  #10

Thanks for the link Julian, I've read about this technique before but never tried it. Another reason the larger 4x6 filters come in handy, the are much easier to hand hold especially if you're moving the filter to feather the grad line.


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Sep 07, 2009 10:17 |  #11

gixxer wrote in post #8598352 (external link)
Thanks for the link Julian, I've read about this technique before but never tried it. Another reason the larger 4x6 filters come in handy, the are much easier to hand hold especially if you're moving the filter to feather the grad line.

Your welcome Daniel. I agree with the larger 4x6 filters being much easier to hand hold. :)




  
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