TWmilkteaTW
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very good series! Love the way you shot and pp. 
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Hi crysmeth and Bsim888,
Ok I'll try to explain.
I personally differentiate between two types of "flare" (I guess it can be called flare/starburst/sunstar... etc.)
1. Flare with lines
Examples:
As far as I know, this type of flare only exists on one lens, the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6, and only at the max aperture (f/4-5.6).
2. Sunstars/starbursts
Examples:
This is much more achievable with different lenses... and even with a compact camera. The first example of this type of flare was shot with a Tamron 17-50 2.8, the second with the Sigma 10-20, and the third with a Canon S95. I usually get this by dropping the aperture (to f/22 or f/32 if possible), while aiming at the sun in an almost-clear sky. The other method I use is to filter sunlight through tree branches or leaves or the tops of buildings, as seen in the second example. f/8 can sometimes achieve this effect too, but the smaller the aperture, the more defined the star.
So that is how I do it... I don't use any filters other than UV filters and very occasionally, a ND110.
Hope that helped!
ZerocoolAstra
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107. View of King's College Chapel from Great St. Mary's
wah camping at the same spot as #93?
For a moment I thought it was the same image reprocessed... haha.
Interesting to see the huge tree in front of the chapel turn into autumn shade. Personally prefer the earlier shot somehow. Seems 'fresher'.
wah camping at the same spot as #93?
For a moment I thought it was the same image reprocessed... haha.
Interesting to see the huge tree in front of the chapel turn into autumn shade. Personally prefer the earlier shot somehow. Seems 'fresher'.
Yes... you have to pay to go up though, so I'll be waiting until the tree is bare before I climb up again. I think I get what you mean... but autumn colours are so fleeting!
Hi Clanegie,
I desaturated it slightly, but that's about it. It was an extremely foggy day, that's why the light is so diffused and there is detail in the arch.
Hi crysmeth and Bsim888,
Ok I'll try to explain.
I personally differentiate between two types of "flare" (I guess it can be called flare/starburst/sunstar... etc.)
1. Flare with lines
Examples:
As far as I know, this type of flare only exists on one lens, the Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6, and only at the max aperture (f/4-5.6).
2. Sunstars/starbursts
Examples:
This is much more achievable with different lenses... and even with a compact camera. The first example of this type of flare was shot with a Tamron 17-50 2.8, the second with the Sigma 10-20, and the third with a Canon S95. I usually get this by dropping the aperture (to f/22 or f/32 if possible), while aiming at the sun in an almost-clear sky. The other method I use is to filter sunlight through tree branches or leaves or the tops of buildings, as seen in the second example. f/8 can sometimes achieve this effect too, but the smaller the aperture, the more defined the star.
So that is how I do it... I don't use any filters other than UV filters and very occasionally, a ND110.
Hope that helped!
Another factor is the position of the sun in the sky. When it is closer to the horizon (and at higher latitudes), it is easier to obtain the effect.
Very nice additions to the series.
Actually, I haven't found that to be the case... I think it's just a matter of positioning it right.
Examples from Singapore:
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