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Dec 17, 2009 23:25 |  #1

How is it possible to take a photo with the sun or even artificial lights and give them that Star type look? Thanks...


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Dec 18, 2009 00:02 |  #2

Do you mean something like this?

http://www.flickr.com/​photos/smaku/109055542​/ (external link)

That effect is from diffraction that occurs when the lens is stopped down (e.g. f/22)


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Dec 18, 2009 02:30 |  #3

1. star filters
2. stop down




  
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Dec 18, 2009 03:48 |  #4

The main tip is to use a smaller aperture and longer exposure - f22 is ideal.

Be careful if shooting into the sun - dont look directly into the viewfinder!


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Dec 18, 2009 07:14 |  #5

Back in the day we used to make a DIY star filter by taping a piece of shiny new aluminum screening across a UV or Haze filter.
Nowadays it's easier in Photoshop:http://thepluginsite.c​om …ts/plugingalaxy​/index.htm (external link)


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