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Wayy up high.It was so freakin' cold xD
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In shot like this, without a filter, it is always best to underexpose the shot, then adjust it in post processing. the reason for this is the overexposure just can't be fixed easily if at all, whereas underexposure is easier to work with.
This would be a good time to fool the meter by metering fully on the sky, half-shutter to lock it, etc.
This is a perfect example of where a Graduated Neutral Density filter would be perfect. The top half of the filter is filtered and the bottom half is clear.
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I try to underexpose my pictures because I enjoy to play around with them in photoshop.
I try to 'fool the meter' when I think about it xD But I became aware of the technique not too too long ago, so I'm sill working it in when I go out to snap some photos.
I'll look into that filter :]
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If you can afford it, get a:
- Polarization filter
- 0.6 Neutral Density lens filter
- 0.6 SOFT Graduated Neutral Density lens filter
Screw-on filter sets are expensive, which is why I recommend a 0.6 as the best all-around filter to buy.
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NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTERS or ND filters are "grey" filters. An ideal neutral density filter reduces light of all wavelengths or colors equally. The purpose of standard photographic neutral density filters is to allow the photographer greater flexibility to change the aperture or exposure time, allowing for more control, particularly in extreme circumstances.
A Neutral Density Filter can be used to prevent blowout when photographing the sky. In an another example, on a very bright day, one might wish to photograph a waterfall at a slow shutter speed to create a deliberate motion blur effect. In order to do this, one would need a shutter speed on the order of tenths of a second. There might be so much light that even at minimum film speed and a minimum aperture such as f/32, the corresponding shutter speed would still be too fast. In this situation, by applying an appropriate neutral density filter one or more stops can be taken out of the exposure, allowing a slow shutter speed and more pleasing effect.
GRADUATED NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTERS are especially handy for shooting from shadow to sky, where you would normally blow-out your sky, and for shooting Sunsets. You can get some very good skies and sunsets that way.
In short, the filter is clear on the bottom, gradually increasing near the center to transition to the filtered part of the lens in the upper half. This way the sky can be filters, while the rest of the image remains unfiltered.
- This is a great example of using a Graduated Neutral Density 0.6 Soft Lens Filter: [link]
This is a great example of using a Graduated Neutral Density 0.6 Hard Lens Filter: [link]
How To Use Graduated Filters [link] 
Here is Wikipedia on Graduated Neutral Density Filters (very useful): Graduated neutral density filter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia [link] AND Here is a Luminous Landscape article: [link] 
Neutral Density Filters and Shutter Speed article: [link] Here are the ways to use Filters on your camera:
Filters can be screwed into the lens of most SRL cameras (screw in filters)
For lenses that you cannot screw a filter into, there are 4 systems available (drop in filters). Here is an excellent illustration of them (about half way down page): Filters Buying Guide: Manufacturers - B+W, Cokin, Lee Filters, Hoya, and Tiffen - Vistek Pro-Camera and Video Store [link] 
Additionally you can simply HOLD a filter in front of your camera lens with your hand (not very easy to do without getting the filter smudged). They come in sizes like 3"x 3" and 3" x 4".---------------------
Filters Buying Guide (very useful & full of info)
Intro & Construction Filters Buying Guide: Introduction to Filters and it's Construction - Vistek Pro-Camera and Video Store [link] Filter Types [link] Manufacturers [link] A Guide for choosing the right filter: Singh-Ray Filters: Galen Rowell Graduated Neutral Density Filters [link] Also, What Digital SLR Camera Filter Do You Need? Find a digital SLR camera filter for your lens [link] An example of a screw-on Nikon Lens (there are Canon one too): [link] Book on Photographic Lens Filters: F&W Publications | Book: Photographer's Guide to | 0715314009 [link] Filters For Landscape Photography Photography Lens Filters Guide - PictureCorrect Camera Tips [link] Here is a table showing the density of each filter and the amount of light reduction by f-stop: [link] ---------------------
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jeesh!
Thank you so so much for all the information!
^-^
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I know, right?
I love it up there xD
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The Narrows of the Harpeth.
I wish i could give you directions xD
It's one of my favorite places.. except there are too many people in the summer and spring. SO, I love to go in autumn and winter.
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Sounds nice 
And maybe camp at Buffalo River and get attacked by baby bunnies from the hollows under tree roots. lol
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