A circular polarizer is the best to use for landscape photography. It fixes all the problems related to landscape photography like shadows of nature, highlights, and reflections, etc. It is a type of 3D polarizer. It improves the contrast and saturation of the colors. It controls and removes the reflection of the glass, water, etc. and atmospheric haze. The circular polarizer film is made from a linear polarized film and quarter-wave plate and rotates the polarization plane at a 90° angle. It is composed of molecules forming a long chain that creates a blind-like structure. It measures the density of the light by f-stops. Here are some features to you should look into circular polarizer and the major benefits in landscape photography.
Features of circular polarizer sheet
When you are using a circular polarizer, you should look that it is made from optical glass. Always select a high-quality film because low quality can badly affect the contrast sharpness and resolution. It should have multi-coating because it improves the transmission of the lights and decreases the risk of flare and ghosting. The circular polarizer should have painted black rim at the edge of the outside of the glass, as it is used for the extra care of the glass. It prevents the bouncing of the lights that cause more ghosting.
The polarizer should have a high rate of transmission films. Do not use large-angle lenses, as it sometimes results in color variations or uneven color. Always use the polarization degree according to your need and do not use the maximum degree of polarization always.
Benefits in landscape photography
It enhances the quality of your rivers, waterfalls, lakes photography because it reduces glare and provides vibrant colors to water. If you want to shoot for the sky, it changes the light blue color of the sky to rich and deep blue color and also decreases smog and haze. As a result, you will get the perfect landscape photography.
It is best for both the blue sky and the cloudy sky. If you want to shoot for greenery like trees, then a circular polarizer sheet is the best as it gives more statured colors and provides you perfect texture. It also acts as a natural density filter that decreases the light entering in sensors of the camera. It allows you in capturing longer exposure. When you are taking photos of shining objects, then it removes the reflection and gives better colors.