Polarizing Filter Case Study

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1. look of the photo you are taking by altering the natural colors, or enhancing certains points of shadowing or lighting.
2. What is a polarizing filter? What benefits does one have for photographs? Polarizing filters improve the saturation and make the colors appear deeper and saturated. Instead of seeing a glare or uneven lighting.
3. What is one piece of equipment that should be used, if possible, for panoramic photography (in addition to the camera)? Why? A tripod is an important piece of equipment for a panoramic photo because it creates a stable and still stand for the camera to sit on, while the photographer only has to rotate the photo to get that effect.
4. What is contrast? Contrast is the difference between light and dark. In

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