These are all unedited!





This first one has very harsh light with a terrible glare. I don't like this type of glare, because the water looks flat and has no depth or contrast to it.








If I turn the CP filter, then this is what I get.








This one has very flat harsh light. There is no definition in the wave, splash, or contrast. It looks very boring and uninteresting to me.









Turn the CP Filter and you have Medium Reflections






Turn it more and you get more reflections. I do like some reflections here and there, but I don't want the type of flat glare that is in photo #1.


See the definition in the wave breaking and the white splash.












This may have too many reflections, or it can be an effect. This is with the CP filter on, but I didn't turn it, so I don't know how it would have turned out, however, there is still some contrast , depth, and definition in the waves. The Surfers face and back are dark, because I was positioned one beach over to the left and not actually shooting on this beach.









I think this is a pleasant use of the CP filter @ f/2.8 300mm with a soft beautiful bokeh.






Rich