Breaking Some Rules...Sunrise Mistake? I took this long exposure a few weeks ago at sunrise. Of course after I shot a few using a dark ND filter I realized that I had recomposed but...

alissaspieces Loc: New York

I took this long exposure a few weeks ago at sunrise. Of course after I shot a few using a dark ND filter I realized that I had recomposed but never turned my autofocus back on to refocus. Therefore a few of my shots were going to be poorly focused. So this one I am pretty sure is one of them and of course there is tons of lens flair but turns out that I love this shot...soft and flairy (don't thing that is a word but whatever! lol) and yet it appeals to me so much. Some may not love it but I just wanted to share and curious what others thought. I won't be insulted if you don't love it because that is what makes the world go round...different strokes for different folks! :)

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skooters Loc: Flagstaff, Arizona

Sat staring at it for a while. I really like this composition. I think the out of focus lends it self to a warmer more serene feeling. Thank you for sharing.

dugole Loc: Matawan, New Jersey

You should be absolutely thrilled with the way this accidental photo turned out. I am surprised that even you admitted it to be accidental. Colors are great, the blur is dreamy and the photo has a sense of the mystical - nice job!

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

alissaspieces wrote:

I took this long exposure a few weeks ago at sunri... (show quote)

I really,no really really like this shot. This is one of those rare occasions, were the lens flare actually enriches the image. Love that circular flare!!!!

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

:thumbup: :thumbup:
I like it in spite of the flairy.
No blarney.

But now everybody is going to be at my favorite fishin spot. :roll: :lol:

This brings a question: When catching the sun, do you worry about damaging your cameras sensor?
I was wondering about that. :roll:

ggttc Loc: TN

You should make more mistakes like this...Great shot

ab7rn Loc: Portland, Oregon

It seems to me that you might classify this shot as soft focus. I can see it is long exposure by the softness of the water. The fisherman looks out of focus because he moved, not your doing.
Good work!

Camshy Loc: Erie Michigan

alissaspieces wrote:

I took this long exposure a few weeks ago at sunri... (show quote)

I like it. It is very pretty and looks very peaceful too!

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Thank you! I showed it to my husband and he is really really (annoyingly) honest and critical and he loved this one too. Thanks for the response!

skooters wrote:

Sat staring at it for a while. I really like this composition. I think the out of focus lends it self to a warmer more serene feeling. Thank you for sharing.

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Thank you! The only mistake was the focusing..the composition, etc was all thought out...but I thought I wouls share because haven't we all clicked the shutter only to realize that the ISO was too high or the focus was off just a second too late? Happens to everyone and I am glad it did today. Thanks!!

dugole wrote:

You should be absolutely thrilled with the way this accidental photo turned out. I am surprised that even you admitted it to be accidental. Colors are great, the blur is dreamy and the photo has a sense of the mystical - nice job!

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Thank you very much! :))

speters wrote:

I really,no really really like this shot. This is one of those rare occasions, were the lens flare actually enriches the image. Love that circular flare!!!!

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Lol!! Hmmm...I really never thought of that or considered that it could hurt the sensor. Can it?

SonnyE wrote:

:thumbup: :thumbup:
I like it in spite of the flairy.
No blarney.

But now everybody is going to be at my favorite fishin spot. :roll: :lol:

This brings a question: When catching the sun, do you worry about damaging your cameras sensor?
I was wondering about that. :roll:

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Thank you! I am sure I will! ...make mistakes that is! :)

ggttc wrote:

You should make more mistakes like this...Great shot

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

The composition and soft focus are marvelous. I love, love, love that part! Haven't decided about the flare :) though it does add a whole other level of interest and uniqueness.

alissaspieces Loc: New York

Thanks! I am pretty sure but not absolutely sure that this is one of the shots that I didn't refocus on but luckily it was not completely out of focus and yes the movement of the fisherman from the long exposure I am sure added to the fuzzy quality. Thanks for your kind words! :)

ab7rn wrote:

It seems to me that you might classify this shot as soft focus. I can see it is long exposure by the softness of the water. The fisherman looks out of focus because he moved, not your doing.
Good work!