Help answer the question about Haze Circular
Best time of the day to get landscape photos?
I am 16 and I have a growing interest/love for photography. I am a storm spotter and other than getting photos of thunderstorms and cloud structure, I will on occasion capture lightning using longer exposures; you know, the usual technique for lightning photography. Night photography is my favorite yet, I am just wanting to take a day to do some daytime/landscape photos.A couple months ago, I purchased a somewhat cheap but ok priced set of filters for my Canon Rebel XS (1000D.) I use the stock kit lens (18-55mm Efs/IS) and they fit perfectly within the lens Haze Circular rings..I have a UV filter and a circular polarizer, which I use most often, but don't get much out of it, which is why I am curious on what time of the day works best for getting landscape pictures. I do love the fact the polarizer helps bring out contrast in rainbow photos, clears out haze and makes the sky darker. I notice it works better if I sit the camera at a right angle where the sun is more "reflecting" off of the landscape scene, for example, I point where the sun is shining off a field.I have heard the "golden hours" are a good time for taking photos because the sunlight is more at an angle, highlights areas and brings out shadows and soft tones in general. But I just want to hear other photogs' opinions on good times to get pictures outside.I also understand the camera dial priorities (M, Av, Tv, P, etc.) The only priorities I use though are Manual and Aperture, I hate the Auto settings, doing it myself is what I like best. I use Manual at night but during the day, I set it to Av. I also understand completely ISO, shutter timings and aperture, taught myself.It may look like a lot but any tips on my question or opinions on how to get the best photos will be appreciated. Thanks! :)