Low Budget Graduated Filter Hack For Landscape Photography

9/19/2016 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

You are in the middle on nowhere with your camera, in a perfect location for a long exposure picture but.....you have forgotten your graduated filter.

Photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj, that previously shared a video about how to make a Camera Rain Protection DIY for $1, shows us an "old school" tip: use the back of something black to cut the light coming into your camera for a seconds.

Moving the phone a little bit during the process allows you to get better results ( this is an incredible tip to use with your graduated filter, believe me )

This method is not a substitute to a graduated filter, but Benjamin uses his smartphone with descents results:

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Benjamin Jaworskyj is a professional Adventure Photographer based in Berlin/Germany. He's specialized in Landscapes and People Photography and loves to share his Trips and Knowledge with you. Let's Get Connected: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Google Plus