My Son...Too Much Lens Flare?

[pulse]

wow i really like photo #1. I wouldnt clone any of the flare out, i think thats what makes the photo so unique.

 

[Craddie]

I really like #1 with the flare. Great capture - where science & art don't always agree.

 

[DavidSR]

Thanks for the comments!!! This was my first time trying to use lens flare..glad you guys like it

 

[Dubious Drewski]

Yes, the lens flare works here. Unlike what a few might say, that phenomenon is not automatically a bad thing. This photo is an example of good lens flare.

 

[Iron Flatline]

The first one is great, exactly my taste. You might want to touch up the one little lens flare near his leg, but even that wouldn't change the image much.

 

[NateWagner]

I agree with the last two posters... I like the sun flare in the first shot. I think it adds to the shot, and is a creative touch.

Also, I will say I have never heard of the sun frying a camera because it's left in frame. I would think it wouldn't do anything to the camera at all, I mean, I might not do a bulb exposure for 30 minutes with it, but by all means practice with it. (if I'm wrong please let me know)

 

[DavidSR]

Thanks so much for the comments guys!! Once I get this camera insured I won't be so easy on it . I just realized that this is my first thread with more than 3-5 replies

 

[rufus5150]

You know, if it were me, I'd probably take the 'blacks' slider in ACR and crank it up until the entire foreground is a silhouette. May or may not work, but that's probably how I'd approach the image if I wanted to change it at all. That being said... that's a lovely image, lens flare, sun in frame and all. It's wonderful as-is.

 

[DavidSR]

Thanks for the comment! I was also thinking about that and might give it a try.