Neutral density filters come in various types, each serving a unique purpose. The most common are solid ND filters. These uniformly reduce the amount of light entering the lens, enabling longer exposure times or wider apertures in bright conditions without affecting color balance. I find them incredibly useful for achieving smooth water effects in landscapes or motion blur in crowded streets.
The role of UV filters in photography often sparks debate among photographers. Originally, UV filters were essential for film photography. Their primary purpose was to block ultraviolet light, which could cause haziness or blueish tints in photos, especially in high-altitude and maritime settings. Modern digital sensors do not suffer from UV sensitivity in the same way. This shift leads to a reassessment of UV filters' utility in contemporary photography.
I signed up to Instagram in January 2021, convinced by some friends, to post my nature photographs. Probably also to make myself known to users who shared the same interest as me, for photography in general, and for nature and macro photography in particular.