"Hazy" Sky in Image When Actual Sky Is Clear

[navcom]

Originally Posted by Patrick 1945

I've been using the UV filter since it's "supposed" to work. Sounds like you folks don't like it, so I'll do without or use the CPL next time.
Thanks all.

A top-notch UV filter will work in the right circumstances, but it's effect is very slight. Many folks won't even notice a difference, which is why so many are against using them...their detrimental effects can outweigh their benefit real fast. There is no filter that will eliminate haze. A CP will help with reflections, but it won't remove it.

[ressalg]

Even if it didn't appear to hazy that day, depending on the length of exposure, you could get a cumulitive (sp?) effect. That is to say, the longer the exposure, the more the haze will register. Hope that makes sense.

[Patrick 1945]

That makes sense..should've thought of it myself. Thanks.

[OsmosisStudios]

Haze is there whether you see it or not: its actually humidity in the air. SImple fixes are to re-shoot on a less humid day or, as some have mentionned, certain filters.

[mseigafuse]

One thing I have done to reduce haze after the fact is to use your post processing tools. I use GIMP, but same for Photoshop ... duplicate the layer and change the mode of the duplicate layer to overlay mode. Sometimes you will need to copy the duplicate (overlay) layer to cut the haze to your taste - or adjust the opacity if the effect is too strong.

Here is a quick go at the small version (you seem to have the image protected ) ...

Very nice shots

Mike

[Silverz]

You just need to reshoot on a less hazy day.
Most detailed weather forecasts should give information on visibility.
However you can always remove or lessen the haze in photoshop.

Here is a good tutorial:
Remove haze from landscape photos | online photo tutorials

[Agata]

I find that our cameras see stuff we often don't have the eye for. Polarizer should work as it would allow you to expose the background better and make the sky a more vibrant blue. Just make sure you use get the wb right otherwise it'll look a bit weird, at least it did in my case.

Try taking the photos at a different time of day too, mornings are best for this because the air is cooler and the smog levels are lower.

[Jasix]

Originally Posted by navcom

I can't think of anything that would cause haze if it wasn't there. Usually if something is wrong with your lens, camera, or sensor, it will be apparent in the entire image. In yours, the trees up front are fine.

The only thing I can think of is that there really is haze and you are not realizing it. As the saying goes, the eyes tell you what you want to see and the camera tells it like it is. I can't count the number of times I've framed up a shot and then when I got back to the office realized it looked nothing like I was "seeing" it when I was there or noticed things I completely missed that ruin the shot because my brain saw around them.

Only thing I can think of. And also, as Elmo says, get rid of the UV filter if you are using one.

I also have to agree. Plus, I think the haze looks quite nice

[xzebra]

Originally Posted by Patrick 1945

How do you post photos into your message?