Lens Flare

Ed Harp wrote in post #11258213
What is the subject? Is it the flare itself? Are we critiquing the flare? The only thing that is in focus is the log on the right side. Now if there were a silhouette of a mouse crawling across below the flare, then you'd have an awesome image. I don't mind lens flare if it sets a subject off in a positive way. Generally lens flare is a nuisance IMO. When we make it part of the subject then it really has to actually help and not hurt the subject.

Did you have a filter attached? Usually more filtration contributes to more flare effects.

The subject is the wooden cabin on the right side of me, I wanted to capture the sun peaking through, I guess it's not much of a subject matter..people are used to seeing horizons and the sun shining over the horizon..I just wanted to try something different...no filter, just a UV protector.

LNJ Photography wrote in post #11257789
Azam, i saw your website bro, GORGEOUS pictures...dont worry about the haters man. As they say, haters gonna hate. I think your image here is amazing. As a viewer it captures my attention and has me coming back over and over again to view it! The image reminds me of thanksgiving vacation, a cold morning in the mountains in New Mexico lol....I LOVE IT!

Thank you for you generous comment, I didn't take any of that as hate. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I personally don't like to follow a particular style, I want to make my own style...I'm not here to win a popularity contest

merlin2375 wrote in post #11258073
I'm with argyle. He gave you honest feedback and he told you why he didn't like the photo: no distinct subject in the photo. I tend to agree with him, I'm not seeing where I should be looking. Perhaps the road were more prominent then it would draw one's eye down the road into the bright sun.

I do like the lens flare and think it looks nice.

I would echo the above comments, this is the critique corner, so expect to get critiqued.

Jeez, can you read all the comments I replied to? LOL, this is madness.

dynamic03 wrote in post #11258523
Jeez, can you read all the comments I replied to? LOL, this is madness.

Hehehe...

Acute Exposure wrote in post #11258592
Hehehe...

LOL, I blame you for this snowball effect!

dynamic03 wrote in post #11258650
LOL, I blame you for this snowball effect!

I wish I was that powerful!!!!

I see a really bright blown area in the middle of a picture with a little lens flare around it. This picture seems to be missing, proper exposure, composition and subject matter doesn't seem to matter.

While I love a great flare in the photo, I am totally onboard with Ed. The flare should ADD to the photo, not overpower so nothing but harsh light can be seen?
I understand the concept you are after, but get a subject in focus, then go nutz with flare, just have something we can see besides the humoungous flare

Acute Exposure wrote in post #11258683
I wish I was that powerful!!!!

Awesome pictures btw!

dynamic03 wrote in post #11258916
Awesome pictures btw!

Thanks and same to you. I checked out your website when this all started and saw some great shots on there. I could never do Wedding/Event stuff. Too much pressure to actually get a good shot

Acute Exposure wrote in post #11259090
Thanks and same to you. I checked out your website when this all started and saw some great shots on there. I could never do Wedding/Event stuff. Too much pressure to actually get a good shot

Thanks but I think you'll do a better job than I can. I'm still very new to this, learning as I go along.

Great images on your website, If I can echo everyone else.

dynamic03 wrote in post #11258486
Thank you for you generous comment, I didn't take any of that as hate. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I personally don't like to follow a particular style, I want to make my own style...I'm not here to win a popularity contest

good attitude to have...i just didnt see enough good out of any of the comments. If you check my CC in other threads you will find i am harsh where it needs to be, but i loved this image. Please dont take my compliment as a "cool pic" sort of comment lol...i really do enjoy the shot!

the little green dots - is that the sun reflecting off the various lens elements?

LNJ Photography wrote in post #11261748
good attitude to have...i just didnt see enough good out of any of the comments. If you check my CC in other threads you will find i am harsh where it needs to be, but i loved this image. Please dont take my compliment as a "cool pic" sort of comment lol...i really do enjoy the shot!

I didn't, thank you kindly once again.