Haida Picture Appreciation | July 2026

This month's Picture Appreciation is here, let's appreciate some amazing photos taken by our excellent official Haida Ambassadors with Haida filters!

Fanad Head Lighthouse, Ireland
 
The photograph captures Fanad Head Lighthouse at dawn, bathed in the warm glow of the rising sun. Dynamic, stretched clouds add drama to the scene, while the long exposure time allows the water to gently lap against the rugged, jagged rocks.
The lighthouse’s white silhouette rises above the rocky promontory, creating a harmonious blend of architecture and the wild, natural landscape. This shot perfectly captures the beauty and unique atmosphere of the Irish coast.
 
Sony A7RIII + Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM ART
 
f/16 | 110 sec | ISO 100
 
Haida M15 Filter Holder
Haida Red-Diamond ND3.0 (1000x) Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter

The rock and the restless sea
The waves surged with force, as if trying to pull the lone rock into the deep. Yet it stood firm, a silent witness to thousands of sunrises. That evening, under a purple-painted sky, the meeting of sea and stone turned into a rare and mesmerizing spectacle.
 
F8 | 1.6 sec | 15 mm | IOS 100 
 
Haida M10 Filter Holder
Haida M10 Drop-in Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Medium ND0.6 Filter
Haida Red-Diamond ND1.8 (64x) Filter

I took the photo “Diamonds” during a winter trip to Iceland this year. It was taken at Diamond Beach, a very popular spot among tourists and photographers. I’ve been there several times, but this was the first time I’ve experienced such conditions. As you can see, it’s worth revisiting the same places again and again :)
 
Nikon Z 7 II
 
F11 | 1 sec | 14 mm | ISO 40
 
Haida M10-II Filter Holder
Haida M10 Drop-in Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grade ND0.9 Filter

Sea stacks towered along the Washington State coast as the summer sun slipped toward the horizon, breaking through a soft overcast and setting the sky ablaze. I framed the scene using the receding flow of water as a natural leading line toward the glowing sunset. With the Haida PROII VND-CPL filter, I was able to cut through surface glare while using a mid-strength ND setting to slow the shutter and smooth the motion of the water, adding a calm, dreamlike feel to an already magnificent coastal scene.
 
Sony A7R5 + Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM2
 
f11 | 0.5 sec | ISO 50
 
Haida PROII CPL-VND 2 in 1 Filter

"Shanghai Skyscrapers"
Location: Shanghai, China
 
"The dramatic black and white long exposure shot of Pudong's skyline, captured from The Bund Shanghai. Shot in black and white with Haida Filter IR720, this long exposure photo showcases the city's majestic towers as sunlight pours in.
 
Fujifilm GFX100Sii + GF20-35mm f/4
 
f14 | 120 sec | 20mm | ISO40
 
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter
Haida NanoPro IR720 Filter