Used Formatt Hitech 4x5.65" Neutral Density (ND) Graduate 0.6 Glass Horizontal Filter, Soft Edge

The Formatt Hitech 4x5.65" ND Graduate 0.6 Glass Soft Edge Filter transition across the filter toward the center and although there is a horizon line, it is subtle. This allows for horizon transitions to be more easily hidden in a scene, especially with an undulating horizon line such as mountains, buildings or trees.

Roughly speaking soft edge grad filters are for wide angle lenses. This gives the most visually attractive effect transition at the horizon line. The Soft Edge grad is the ideal tool for balancing bright sky to a dark terrain where the horizon is uneven. Soft Edge grads are essential for both fine art photographers and professional cinematographers alike and are the most popular grads they make.