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<blockquote data-quote="Kendall_" data-source="post: 454469" data-attributes="member: 37281">Makes sense. The first 3 of the 4 shots were shot directly into the sun and I didn't even think about spinning the polarized filter, just keeping the sun out and watching for any flare. Completely skipped my mind since I never really use it. I should keep it on my smaller lens though. Just the 55-300, I go in and out of the shade a lot shooting deer, squirrels, birds etc so I found it easier without it. I should however look into getting a hood for the 18-55mm.I am slowly getting more &quot;into&quot; post processing. Currently I am using GIMP (since it's free) and other than playing around with the levels, sharpening and curves I have also found that the dodge/burn tool is very helpful. I have played with the trial for Paint Shop Pro X7 and found that decently easy to navigate compared to GIMP. All of these were handheld as well and I'm sure the wind didn't help. The first 3 photos were facing west so I'll have to go out there early in the morning and give them a shot with the sun rising behind me and a tripod.I was shooting RAW+JPEG FINE and I have my setting somewhat similar to Dons.I appreciate all the helpful insight!&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="Kendall_, post: 454469, member: 37281"] Makes sense. The first 3 of the 4 shots were shot directly into the sun and I didn't even think about spinning the polarized filter, just keeping the sun out and watching for any flare. Completely skipped my mind since I never really use it. I should keep it on my smaller lens though. Just the 55-300, I go in and out of the shade a lot shooting deer, squirrels, birds etc so I found it easier without it. I should however look into getting a hood for the 18-55mm. I am slowly getting more "into" post processing. Currently I am using GIMP (since it's free) and other than playing around with the levels, sharpening and curves I have also found that the dodge/burn tool is very helpful. I have played with the trial for Paint Shop Pro X7 and found that decently easy to navigate compared to GIMP. All of these were handheld as well and I'm sure the wind didn't help. The first 3 photos were facing west so I'll have to go out there early in the morning and give them a shot with the sun rising behind me and a tripod. I was shooting RAW+JPEG FINE and I have my setting somewhat similar to Dons. I appreciate all the helpful insight! :) [/QUOTE]

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