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Flare
Lens flare is usually seen when shooting
towards the sun or other bright light
sources. Caused by reflections within the
lens, it may produce a string of colored
blobs or a more general “veiling” effect.
Advanced lens coatings help reduce
flare, as does keeping lenses and filters
clean. Even so, when the sun’s directly
in shot, some flare may be inescapable.
You can sometimes mask the sun,
perhaps behind a tree.
If the sun isn’t actually in shot, you can
shield the lens. A good lens hood is
essential, but may need to be
supplemented with a piece of card, a map,
or your hand. This is easier when using a
tripod; otherwise it requires assistance, or
one-handed shooting. Check carefully to
see if the flare has gone—and that the
shading object hasn’t crept into shot!
FLARE
The flare in
the first shot
(top right)
is all too
obvious, but
was eliminated
in the second
by carefully
shading the
lens. 12mm,
1/250 sec.,
f/11, ISO 200.
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