Taking a Photo through glass?

[FN-GM]

Hi,

 

I love looking a Photos but i hate taking them as i am useless and they turn out rubbish!

 

I was wondering if anyone has a tips on how to take a photo through glass. How do i avoid reflections and what if i need flash. How can i make it so they look like your not doing it through glass please?

 

I took this phone 4 weeks ago in Brisbane Airport whilst seeing some family members off to the UK. I just did it with pot luck. Its a good picture and i cant tell its through glass at all. I wish i could do this with more pictures!

 

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs261.snc6/178968_10150123747101007_741361006_8167760_1662357_n.jpg

 

 

Thanks Very Much

[mattx]

Use a polarizing filter - problem solved.

Failing that shoot at a oblique 45 degrees through it.

Edited January 16, 2011 by mattx

[riffleman]

Also, get the lens as close as possible to the glass, touching if possible. Reduces the chance of reflections to a minimum.

[tech_guy]

If you're shooting through the window of an aircraft another trick is to use the blanket they give you or your jacket as a cloak to stop reflections on the glass. You'll get some weird looks from fellow passengers though!

[edutech4schools]

Don't use a flash. if your camera only has auto modes select the views/mountain option and set a high iso (400+)

[FN-GM]

Thanks guys. I will give it a try.

 

I just remember i shot this through 2 sets of glass. The first lot was 1 Meter away from me and the other about 20 meters away.

 

I will post up my attempts!

 

Thanks