Any idea how this is done.
Dec 24, 2020 10:20:28 #
Saw this image in a FB meme and would love to know how it's done. I would think the light circle is a separate image, combined with the winter scene in post. But how to get that light circle? Ideas? Theories?
Thx, and Merry Christmas!
Thx, and Merry Christmas!
Dec 24, 2020 10:26:23 #
IMO, A natural occurrence cleverly captured - Halo around the sun, sun centered behind the tree. The bright spots on the halo are sun dogs.
Dec 24, 2020 10:58:08 #
I was hoping to track down the original, but a Google Image Search shows that this photo is everywhere!! I did see a mention of lens flare, and quixdraw wrote a good observation for natural-occuring, as well.
I think it could be reproduced by starting with a photo of the sun behind a tree, then selecting a circle of the edge, pasting as new layer and then enlarging/softening/extending bits with liquify tool. I might try it today; I'll let you know
I think it could be reproduced by starting with a photo of the sun behind a tree, then selecting a circle of the edge, pasting as new layer and then enlarging/softening/extending bits with liquify tool. I might try it today; I'll let you know
Dec 24, 2020 11:01:43 #
If you search Arctic Weather Phenomena, you can find many similar examples of a Halo with Sun dogs, result of ice crystals in the air. It still could be a composite.
Dec 24, 2020 11:57:47 #
quixdraw wrote:
If you search Arctic Weather Phenomena, you can find many similar examples of a Halo with Sun dogs, result of ice crystals in the air. It still could be a composite.
I did the search and am amazed to see extremely similar images. So I think you are likely correct. Bums me out a bit, though . . . I really had hoped to duplicate it in PS. Thanks to all for weighing in.
Dec 24, 2020 11:58:42 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I was hoping to track down the original, but a Goo... (show quote)
Hi Linda! I'd love to see your attempt at this. After looking at arctic weather images, though, it does appear to be natural.
Dec 24, 2020 12:01:56 #
Dec 24, 2020 14:17:32 #
LiamRowan wrote:
I ended up going in a slightly different direction 😁Hi Linda! I'd love to see your attempt at this. After looking at arctic weather images, though, it does appear to be natural.
Details are in my new topic here. I appreciate the inspiration, Liam!
Dec 24, 2020 16:09:04 #
quixdraw wrote:
If you search Arctic Weather Phenomena, you can find many similar examples of a Halo with Sun dogs, result of ice crystals in the air. It still could be a composite.
You are correct Quixdraw, sometimes called a Blue Sky Halo. Light refracted thru
ice crystals at close to 22 degrees. They usually don't last but a few minutes, catch
it when you can. Light refracting thru water drops creates a rainbow.
Dec 24, 2020 17:17:10 #
Dec 24, 2020 21:16:57 #
A friend pointed out the shadows of the trees are curious, going in different directions and so not likely real shadows cast from the sun directly behind the primary tree. I think the sun dog is real as there are so many images of this on the net, but the end product I suspect in a composite.
Dec 24, 2020 21:17:32 #
Good Lord, Linda, didn't you just have a creative day! HAHA! Thanks for sharing.
Dec 25, 2020 07:58:18 #
Liam, I don’t have a nice soft circle such as you show but I did get this circular sun flare and it’s not hard to replicate.
Dec 25, 2020 09:16:40 #
Yes, a Sun Dog. I took this pic with my horrible old phone. The green is obviously lens flare but the flare on the right is totally natural and untouched. I was driving and noticed it and turned around and went back to take the pic.
There are also Moon Dogs in the right conditions. I've had the privilege to witness both.
Merry Christmas!
There are also Moon Dogs in the right conditions. I've had the privilege to witness both.
Merry Christmas!
Dec 25, 2020 13:02:40 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I ended up going in a slightly different direction 😁
Details are in my new topic here. I appreciate the inspiration, Liam!
Details are in my new topic here. I appreciate the inspiration, Liam!
Wow, Linda, wow!
Have a Merry Christmas
And a Safe and Healthy New Year!
Smile, (With Your Mask On!)
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