[at-l] Cutting the haze

[bullard@northnet.org (James Bullard)]

A while back there was a photography thread going and in the course of that 
thread I was asked about a way to cut the haze so characteristic of summit 
photos.  I don't remember who asked so y'all get to read the latest 
response.  I just found a unique polarizing filter on Ebay that should 
help. Check out: 
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1235214411.  They 
have it in different sizes.  What's interesting is that they incorporate 
81A glass (a warming filter) to counter the inherent blue cast that results 
from polarizing the light.  You could do the same by putting both filters 
on but why add an extra layer of glass to keep clean, Eh?

Note that the word was *help*.  Haze is hard to eliminate.  Remember that 
the eye cuts through atmospheric haze better than most film (that's why you 
often get photos back and say "I don't remember it being that hazy"). Also 
polarizing filters work best before 10 AM and after 3 PM when the light is 
more directional than when it's directly overhead.

Saunterer