I believe there has always been a debate between various factions of photographers, some in Siouxland as well, about whether one should use a polarizing filter on lenses when taking photos. I myself waffle back and forth. Those times I use it, I like the extreme saturation, and almost too dark images that are created. Other times I might go months without using it. And sometimes I don’t even think about it.
Even when taking photographs in black and white a polarizing filter can add more contrast by affecting the light as it strikes the camera’s sensor. I have used one previously when shooting film, both for color and black and white. The above photos give a bit of an idea of its affect. The filter can give a scene an unreal look, but can also create more appeal especially when photographing fall foliage against a bright blue sky. The light quality in the fall is different, not quite so harsh, but a softer light as the earth does its rotation around the sun.
Love the filter or hate the filter, it’s just another tool that can add something to a photograph when the conditions are right and one wants to punch up the scene.
Jerry Mennenga
Sioux City, Iowa
lostinsiouxland 
B&W Always looks like a step back in time. These are great!
Thank you. It’s true some subjects and their depiction harkens to another era depending on how they are portrayed. nd it’s fun to experiment and explore those depictions.
Nice Guard Tower… is it staffed ❓
Actually, they might be looking for volunteers to test out some security apparatus. 😳🙄🤭🤭. It’s the City Hall, and the local PD is across the street.
My concern would be ‘where is the school & is it safe’ 🔫