Haida Picture Appreciation | September 2026

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

The wind gave me almost no time—each gust reshaped the sand, as if the landscape was constantly being rewritten.
 
I knew a single frame wouldn’t be enough. So I began capturing it piece by piece—six shots, quickly, precisely, almost in rhythm with the wind.
 
Between each frame, the scene was already changing again. Only later, when everything was stitched together, did I realize:
 
This panorama shows a place that never truly existed all at once.
 
The photo was taken in Iceland, or more precisely at Vestrahorn. This is a panorama made up of 6 images.
 
Nikon Z8
 
F11 | 0.5 sec | 14 mm | ISO 32
 
Haida Red-Diamond ND0.9 (8x) Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND1.2 Filter

The Krimml Waterfalls are among the largest waterfalls in Europe, and I had always wanted to photograph their impressive beauty. However, finding the right spot to capture them in a compelling way proved to be quite a challenge.
 
After searching for a long time, I decided to move away from the main subject instead of focusing solely on the waterfall itself. By gradually stepping further back, I was able to incorporate more of the surrounding landscape and create a greater sense of depth in the image.
 
The practical Haida Pro II CPL-VND 2-in-1 Filter also played an important role in the process. Having both a circular polarizer and variable ND filter in a single filter meant I only had to attach one filter to my lens. This was especially convenient when working close to the water, making it much easier to control reflections and exposure and achieve the desired result.
 
Nikon D750 + Nikkor 17-35mm 2.8
 
F8 | 1 sec | IOS 100 
 
Haida PROII CPL-VND 2 in 1 Filter

This beach is quite far from East Java's largest city, Surabaya. It's approximately 3.5 hours by car, followed by a 45-minute walk through villages on the north coast of Java. The tree is located in Lamongan Regency. To photograph this iconic mangrove tree, you must accurately determine the tide times for safe shooting. I took this photo in the morning, when the tide was low, but a few hours after the photo was taken, the tide suddenly rose, making it impossible to photograph.
 
SONY a7RV + FE 24-70 GM2
 
Haida M10 + CPL + Haida Nanopro ND 6 stop + Haida IR 720
F8 | 45 sec | ISO 1000
 
 
Haida M10 Filter Holder
Haida M10 Drop-in Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida NanoPro MC ND1.8 (64x) Optical Glass Filter
Haida NanoPro IR720 Filter

I shot the piles for construction under Yeongheung Bridge in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, in long long exposure around evening.
 
F9 | 495sec | ISO 100
 
Haida NanoPro Magnetic ND1.5 (32x) Filter

The Other Side | Krabi/Thailand
 
A well-known bay on the west coast of southern Thailand suddenly looks completely different when you point the camera back toward the mainland instead of out toward the sea.
 
Canon EOS R6 + Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM
 
F/8 | 10 sec | 30mm | ISO 100
 
Haida M10 Filter Holder
Haida M10 Drop-in Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter