Haida Picture Appreciation | May 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 hidden village at sunset

The village nestled between the mountains glowed with the day’s final light. The houses by the sea seemed to guard old secrets — stories of fishermen, storms, and unforgettable summers. There, between the golden sky and the calm water, everything felt touched by magic.
 
F14 | 145 sec | 15 mm | ISO 50
 
Haida M10 Filter Holder
Haida M10 Drop-in Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Medium ND0.6 Filter
Haida Red-Diamond  ND3.0 (1000x) Filter

During the aftrerburn colours of sunset, I shot this scene with my CPL and ND0.9 to enhance the abundance of colours and textures between the skies, architecture and water.
 
F4 | 1/60 sec | IOS 64 
 
Haida NanoPro C-POL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond ND0.9 (8x) Filter

The three Forth bridges in Scotland
 
The theree bridges over the Forth in Scotland provide for a unique sight.
Here is the Forth railway bridge, opened in 1890. It has the iconic red cantilever structure and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During low tide, we found these railway wheels on the beach in front of the bridge.
 
Canon R5 + Canon RF 2.8/15-35 mm
 
F/16 | 30 sec | 15mm | ISO 200
 
Haida M10 Filter Holder
Haida M10 Drop-in Nano-coating CPL Filter
Haida Red-Diamond ND1.8 (64x) Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter

One year ago in Venice …
Long exposure magic at one of Venice’s hidden corners
Right at the edge of the Arsenale, the city’s historic military heart, this quiet spot feels worlds away from the usual canals and crowds. Discovering these lesser-known areas is what makes exploring Venice so endlessly rewarding—every new perspective feels like uncovering a secret.
Some places are not just destinations; they are the backdrop of unforgettable memories. In the enchanting canals and narrow streets of Venice, I shared the most special times with my love Ben.  Every corner of this city felt magical because of him.
This is for you, my love - every photo I’ve taken of Venice is dedicated to you. Thank you for making this timeless city even more unforgettable.
 
f/11 | 16 mm | 354 sec | ISO 50
 
Haida M10-II Filter Holder
Haida M10-II Drop-in Nano-coating ND4.5 (32000x) Filter
Haida Red-Diamond Soft Grad ND0.9 Filter

"Dramatic Blue Hour Sunset"
Location: Sawarna Beach, West Java, Indonesia
 
Sawarna is on the South coast of Banten, West Java, Indonesia. It's a magnet for landscape photographers because its raw and unique coastline. Tanjung Layar is the postcard spot of Sawarna. The name means "Sail Cape" because of two giant coral rocks that look like ship sails standing in the ocean. The beach is surrounded by a wide stretch of light brown sand mixed coral fragments and also small coral rocks, giving a beautiful foreground for an awesome seascape composition for sunrise/sunset.
 
Fujifilm GFX100ii + GF20-35mm f/4
 
f13 | 30 sec | 20mm | ISO 100
 
Haida Red-Diamond Medium ND0.9 Filter
Haida Red-Diamond ND0.9 (8x) Filter