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I saw the water coming and turned around 180degrees to quickly snap this... didn't have time to sheild the sun, but I really like this image.

Personally I think that the lens flare adds something to this shot. The lady walking and her shadow as well as the line of water all complement the lens flare to me.

What are your thoughts?

Owen - if everyone stood inside the square photography would be boring - well done I like the composition on this shot

Owen, couldn't agree more with Chris - rules are there to be broken. Having said that, this imge doesn't do much for me even though the composition is pleasing.

Interesting to see your views guys. I remember reading an article in australian photography about using lens flare creatively - but hardly any of their photos did much for me. Just a matter of different tastes I guess

Cheers,
Owen.

Hi Owen,
I like the shot, but I think there is just a bit too much flare and it over powers things. I'm all for trying to use flare in a creative way.
I have a couple of shots I am happy with how the flare has worked out if you want to have a look.
http://sydneywebcam.smugmug.com/gallery ... 8217/Large

http://sydneywebcam.smugmug.com/gallery ... 7451/Large

I guess you need to be careful when framing the image of how the flare will appear, so that it compliments rather than detracts from the shot.
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Cheers,
Paul.

I think you did remakably well to capture the momnet Owen. I like this image. The composition is superb. The foaming tide line really does the magic.
cheers
marco

sydneywebcam wrote:Hi Owen,
I like the shot, but I think there is just a bit too much flare and it over powers things. I'm all for trying to use flare in a creative way.
I have a couple of shots I am happy with how the flare has worked out if you want to have a look.
http://sydneywebcam.smugmug.com/gallery ... 8217/Large

http://sydneywebcam.smugmug.com/gallery ... 7451/Large

I guess you need to be careful when framing the image of how the flare will appear, so that it compliments rather than detracts from the shot.
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Cheers,
Paul.

Hi Paul. The flare in those shots really do suit the mood of the images. I looked at mine afterwards and it just looked out of place!

marco: I have a thing for foaming water lines, I just think they are a great element to a photo. They're a pain to get sharp though because they come at you at some speed. 1/100th of a second was not quick enough to get this shot as sharp as I'd like:

very good capture........ but be brave and get a little lower.........