What is reflecting this sunset in the shadow portion of the image? It is actually a reflection inside the lens called a "lens flare". Bright points of light in the field of view and slightly outside get bounced around by the lens elements and provide an extra image on the sensor (or film). When the light source is outside the field of view, it often provides streaks of light across the image (see my Turkey Vulture on Wing post. The effect can be used for striking effects or can just leave us puzzled by the unintended bright spots where we did not see them before snapping the shutter. For another view of this sunset visit my Sky Watch. Weekend Reflections is hosted by James of Newtown Area Photo.
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Real pretty! Warm...sorry..lately all I can think is 'warm...need it'! No snow....just warm!
Interesting facts about lens flare...I got some fascinating streaks of light last weekend while photographing kites in the sky at the beach. The flare looks like additional kite strings...they are even slanted in the right direction.
That is a really nice looking shot and the lens flare is a bonus. I sometimes get a strange green light tha appears in some of my night photos that I take with a certain lens.
impressive photo and thanks for explaining the effect
Lovely shot! I prefer this one to your Skywatch and I love the vulture shot!
Creative thinking! Very nice. :)
every now and then a lens flare can add so much beauty
like in this shot
Flare can be creative as in this image. Nice one.
Beautiful glow!
happy weekend.
Thanks for the explanation. I knew that it was called lens flare, but wasn't sure what actually caused it. I have the same issue as James with the strange green "orbs" on some night shots - similar thing? Beautiful shot, and the flare really adds a great effect! Kathy
What an interesting explanation! Thank you! Great choice for Reflections Weekend!
Great shot Lew, and your Header is wonderful, love the sunlight.
Thanks for the leads Lew, wow fantastic.
I love this, Lew! Now I know what a "lens flare" is. I've used it in Adobe Photoshop but didn't know it existed in real life... :)
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