Disappointed: Can anyone tell me why I have this burst of light in the far left corner of this photograph. I was so excited to catch this shot of the Heron catching a fish only to see...

dvier Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky

Can anyone tell me why I have this burst of light in the far left corner of this photograph. I was so excited to catch this shot of the Heron catching a fish only to see this right on it. Thanks for any help so I can avoid this happening again.

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

dvier wrote:

Can anyone tell me why I have this burst of light in the far left corner of this photograph. I was so excited to catch this shot of the Heron catching a fish only to see this right on it. Thanks for any help so I can avoid this happening again.

It would help if we could see it.

dvier Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky

flyguy wrote:

It would help if we could see it.

Thanks I thought it downloaded

(Download)

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

dvier wrote:

Thanks I thought it downloaded

It looks like it also appears in the bright streak in the water below the bird as well - could be blown highlights? Or did you have a UV filter on the lens that created a reflection possibly?

BebuLamar

I think that's lens flare.

dvier Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky

Dngallagher wrote:

It looks like it also appears in the bright streak in the water below the bird as well - could be blown highlights? Or did you have a UV filter on the lens that created a reflection possibly?

I did have a UV filter on the lens. I didn't realize that could cause that. I have it on the lens for protection

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

dvier wrote:

I did have a UV filter on the lens. I didn't realize that could cause that. I have it on the lens for protection

Depends on the sun's angle. Was the sun in front of the camera? Not in the view, but in front of the camera.

dvier Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky

Longshadow wrote:

Depends on the sun's angle. Was the sun in front of the camera? Not in the view, but in front of the camera.

It wasn't it was more behind me to the left. That's why I was so disappointed to see it in the photo

oldtigger Loc: Roanoke Virginia-USA

lens flare, try a hood

dvier Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky

oldtigger wrote:

lens flare, try a hood

I had the hood on at the time

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

dvier wrote:

I did have a UV filter on the lens. I didn't realize that could cause that. I have it on the lens for protection

Filters are known for causing light reflections, depending of course on the light coming into the lens. A lens hood is your friend. The cheaper the filter, the worse it can be, and the more it can degrade images.

FWIW - take a look at this post on Flicker regarding filter reflections.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/74546655@N00/discuss/72157603907741669/

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

What's the brand of filter.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

dvier wrote:

Thanks I thought it downloaded

It could be lens flare. Did you have your lens hood on?

GregWCIL Loc: Illinois

I think it might be an out of focus leaf or something between you and the bird. It could be cloaned out.

dvier Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky

Dngallagher wrote:

Filters are known for causing light reflections, depending of course on the light coming into the lens. A lens hood is your friend. The cheaper the filter, the worse it can be, and the more it can degrade images.

FWIW - take a look at this post on Flicker regarding filter reflections.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/74546655@N00/discuss/72157603907741669/

Thank you I will check it out. Yes I think I need to get rid of the filter it is inexpensive and I was just using to protect my lens since I'm pretty clumsy