Haida Picture Appreciation | February 2026

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

When everything falls silent in Finland, this is the exception: rapids that refuse to give in, even in the depths of winter.
I stood there. Everything was white, calm, frozen. Only the river was moving.
Haida polarizer + 0.9 graduated ND on, so the winter scene doesn’t blow out and the water still feels alive.
And suddenly, -26°C didn’t matter anymore.
 
f 16 | 1.3 sec | ISO 50
 
Haida M15 Filter Holder
Haida M15 Magnetic Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida NanoPro MC Soft Grad ND0.9 Optical Glass Filter 150*170mm

During my scouting tour in the Øresund area, I stumbled upon this striking sculpture in Malmö which is also a fountain in summer. It’s a mesmerizing piece of art, designed by Charlotte Gyllenhammar, that combines a sense of strength and serenity, making it a perfect subject for creative photography.
To capture this scene, I walked the entire circle around the sculpture, searching for the ideal angle. Finally, I found this composition with the surrounding buildings framing the artwork beautifully. The dynamic lines and reflections created a balanced yet powerful perspective.
To achieve this long exposure, I used neutral density filters to make the moving traffic around the busy roundabout completely invisible, allowing the sculpture to stand out in a peaceful moment amidst the urban rush.
 
f/9.0 | 30 sec | 16mm | ISO 100
 
Haida M10-II Filter Holder
Haida M10-II Drop-in Nano-coating ND3.0 (1000x) Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter

Little Patagonia

This was the longest hike of our Haida Filter Autumn Photo Tour 2025. We definitely underestimated it a bit — roughly 500 meters of elevation from the parking lot to reach this stunning spot in Italy. The place reminded me so much of Patagonia that I couldn’t help calling it Little Patagonia. Truly one of the most impressive locations I’ve seen in a long time.
 
The image was captured using a Haida polarizer and a Haida GND 0.9 filter.
 
f/8 | 0.8 sec | 14mm | ISO 100 
 
Haida M15 Magnetic Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter

"Winter in Stockholm"
On a brief photowalk at the end of golden hour as the sun set in the city, I captured this captivating city winter scene.My Haida CPL creating a stunning contrast between the dark blues in the sky to the colourful architecture of Old Town.  
 
F4 | 1/100 sec | ISO 400
 
Haida NanoPro C-POL Filter

Unknown Waterfall at the Highlands
 
This long-exposure shot captures the dramatic beauty of an unknown waterfall in the Highlands, where the cascading water appears silky and ethereal against the rugged, moss-covered rocks. Shot at f/9 with a 10-second exposure and ISO 100, the use of a Haida 10-stop ND filter was essential in achieving this effect. The filter significantly reduces the amount of light entering the lens, allowing for a longer shutter speed that smooths out the motion of the water while maintaining rich details in the foreground. The moody atmosphere, enhanced by the overcast sky and soft mist, adds depth and a sense of mystery to the composition.
 
F9 | 10 sec | ISO 100
 
Haida Red-Diamond  ND3.0 (1000x) Filter