37 pieces of flare

[LARZRARZ]

Wabi-sabi may be a worthwhile topic of it's own here. Many people, especially visual creatives, have a hard time accepting imperfections (myself included).

I would gladly choose an imperfect image of something interesting than a perfect image of something that feels contrived.

Both have their place and their pros and cons. I think a "perfect" and contrived image can still be just as interesting as one that is imperfect.

Imperfection in an image gives this scandalous voyeuristic vibe that makes it more tantalizing and real. You know what I mean? It's like plastic Beverly Hills doll vs real girl next door.

I do know what you mean. Mix that with a long lens and you'll really add to that voyeuristic feeling.

 

[chuasam]

You might enjoy this photographer's work. Some flare lots of flair. Definitely creeper vibe. Alison Jackson
Which proves that photography can be all blurry and grainy and casual but yet be brilliant. Yes there's lens flare too.

 

[Rick50]

I love adding flare. Seems it can be an extra touch.

 

[chuasam]

the flare is real and not added digitally
from an old experiment in surrealism.
This image is not retouched.

Conclusion, modern lenses are designed not to produce lens flare.
Lens flare is easy enough to create and really difficult to use well.

 

[table1349]

Whoooooooooooooooooo

 

[limr]

That reminds me of one I took a few years back with the Canon point and shoot:


Day 34 - Bird and sun by limrodrigues, on Flickr

 

[chuasam]

Whoooooooooooooooooo

Wrong Flair *LOL*

 

[vintagesnaps]

Office Space. 'We need to talk about your flair.' 'Flair's about fun.'

 

[chuasam]

Flare glorious Flare

 

[table1349]

Whoooooooooooooooooo

Wrong Flair *LOL*
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Is this the Flair you wanted???

Rich's little girl. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

 

[chuasam]

Whoooooooooooooooooo

Wrong Flair *LOL*
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Is this the Flair you wanted???

Rich's little girl. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Stealing and not crediting photos from the Internet again?

 

[table1349]

Whoooooooooooooooooo

Wrong Flair *LOL*
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Is this the Flair you wanted???

Rich's little girl. Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Stealing and not crediting photos from the Internet again?

Well since it was for a non commercial commentary post, fair use would probably apply. Notice I said fair use not Flare use.