is this lens flare?

theregoesjb · Mar 10, 2012

I was taking some pictures and kept noticing this purple triangle cast over them on the preview, i tried taking off the UV filter but still got it.

What is it and how do i prevent it?

purple triangle by justinbin84, on Flickr

Robin Usagani · Mar 10, 2012

if you look at the front element of the lens and you see sun ray hitting it, you cant avoid it.

greybeard · Mar 10, 2012

Yeah, you've got the lens in the sun. 1st try shading with your left hand like a hat bill etc. I've even used my hat to block it. Just hold it in front of and above. Make sure it is out of the picture but is blocking the direct sun on the lens.

Kolia · Mar 10, 2012

If greybeard's trick works, look for a lens hood !

Trever1t · Mar 10, 2012

A lens hood may not be enough if facing the sun, shading with hand (or hat!) will work. I don't see a purple triangle....some like this effect, a nice lazy summer glow.

apples · Mar 10, 2012

i second the above, the purple haze seems inviting

cgipson1 · Mar 10, 2012

Trever1t said:
A lens hood may not be enough if facing the sun, shading with hand (or hat!) will work. I don't see a purple triangle....some like this effect, a nice lazy summer glow.

Check it out Large on his Flickr.. it is really obvious! Pretty well defined. definitely needs a lens hood, or a shade of some sort. But it is not really tha objectionable.. a little PP cleanup would make it more interesting, though.

apples · Mar 10, 2012

cgipson1 said:
Check it out Large on his Flickr.. it is really obvious! Pretty well defined. definitely needs a lens hood, or a shade of some sort. But it is not really tha objectionable.. a little PP cleanup would make it more interesting, though.

oh wow, its pretty much a straight triangle, i see it now. always could do a little PS and make it into a haze :lol: