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Beach, Late Afternoon Sun, and Lens Flare
Oct 25, 2012 17:05:42 #
I like the late afternoon sun on the mist-covered beach, but here's the question: does lens flare ruin the photo? And no, I wasn't using a hood in this shot.
When is lens flare acceptible? If never, can someone please explain why not?
When is lens flare acceptible? If never, can someone please explain why not?
Oct 25, 2012 19:34:59 #
I have seen lens flares added in post production so I'm looking forward to seeing the responses you get to this question.
Oct 25, 2012 21:42:11 #
Thanks for the comment and for viewing the photo, Birdguide. Photoshop offers an 'add lens flare' option, but it seems that flare is generally a no-no. Confusing me.
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Oct 26, 2012 07:10:17 #
Oct 26, 2012 07:42:08 #
Thanks, rlaugh. Appreciate your comment. I just don't know if there is a rule or guideline on where or when flare is acceptible.
Oct 26, 2012 07:47:17 #
Treepusher wrote:
Thanks, rlaugh. Appreciate your comment. I just don't know if there is a rule or guideline on where or when flare is acceptible.
I really don't..I would think its a matter of taste..a lot of advertiser photographers use it!
Oct 26, 2012 09:56:48 #
Lens flare is not something you see in the real scene with your naked eyes - only in photos. They can degrade the quality of the image and suggests a not-so-good understanding of photographic technique to avoid them. Sometimes they are unavoidable if you want the sun in the picture. Sometimes it is troublesome and time consuming to clone out. On occasions, it may add to the interest of the image.
Beautiful image by the way. I don't mind the flare of light coming from the right, suggesting the sun is close to that edge, but I would remove the lens flares.
Beautiful image by the way. I don't mind the flare of light coming from the right, suggesting the sun is close to that edge, but I would remove the lens flares.
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Oct 26, 2012 12:41:31 #
rlaugh wrote:
I really don't..I would think its a matter of taste..a lot of advertiser photographers use it!
Treepusher wrote:
Thanks, rlaugh. Appreciate your comment. I just don't know if there is a rule or guideline on where or when flare is acceptible.
I really don't..I would think its a matter of taste..a lot of advertiser photographers use it!
I suspect it's a matter of taste, too, but... Thanks for the input!
Oct 26, 2012 12:44:09 #
Chinaman wrote:
Lens flare is not something you see in the real sc... (show quote)
Thanks, Chinaman, for viewing the photo and offering the comment. Appreciate your time and effort in responding.
Nov 11, 2012 16:43:38 #
Nov 11, 2012 16:54:12 #
adunivan wrote:
Lovely shot Treepusher.
Thank you for the kind comment. Appreciated!
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