Creating Stillness at Eagle Lake on Mount Desert Island
Before our photography trip to Maine, I purchase a new set of filters from Breakthrough Photography. I had grown tired of the cumbersome Lee Filter Kit and the horrible color cast I always fought to edit in Lightroom. Our afternoon at Eagle Lake was my first opportunity to give the filters a go. The wind was quite strong that day, causing plenty of texture on the water. Using a 10 Stop Neutral Density filter, I was able to smooth the water, creating a stillness that was lost on the windy day. I also enjoyed the movement that the long exposure added to the sky with the clouds turning into wisps. As soon as I viewed the images, I knew I was hooked on Breakthrough because of their ease of use and lack of color cast. However, I was surprised to find that I preferred the images with a shorter exposure time as it allowed me to “hear” the waves lapping the shore on the warm, sunny afternoon.
See all images from my photography trip to Maine in the Print Shop.
