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[rh89]

111. Yesterday's sunset in the fields of West Cambridge

 

[thoongeng]

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
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

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!

Get to see nice photos in this series then still got tutorial one, swee! Didn't know the sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 has this rather unique characteristic, it tends to flare more easily but you have used it to your advantage. Thanks for the enlightenment!

Regarding dropping the aperture think it will probably be f8 on the S95 since that is the smallest aperture you can choose

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'.

Looks like it will be a great King's College Chapel in 4 seasons series

111. Yesterday's sunset in the fields of West Cambridge
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Another great catch!

 

[rh89]

Get to see nice photos in this series then still got tutorial one, swee! Didn't know the sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 has this rather unique characteristic, it tends to flare more easily but you have used it to your advantage. Thanks for the enlightenment!

Regarding dropping the aperture think it will probably be f8 on the S95 since that is the smallest aperture you can choose




Looks like it will be a great King's College Chapel in 4 seasons series



Another great catch!

Thanks thoongeng! Hope you got some nice pictures from your time in Europe

 

[rh89]

112. Garret Hostel Bridge and Trinity Hall's Jerwood Library
The light trails are from passing bicycles

 

[Daoyin]

Actually, I haven't found that to be the case... I think it's just a matter of positioning it right.

Examples from Singapore:

I stand corrected then.

 

[thoongeng]

Thanks thoongeng! Hope you got some nice pictures from your time in Europe

Thanks, satisfied with some pics but can't compare to yours hehe

 

[rh89]

113. Mill Road Cemetery

 

[Bsim888]

53 Graduation Day at Senate House

Beautiful! You sure make what seemed common and ordinary into something amazingly spectacular! Is that you btw in the foreground shadow?

 

[rh89]

Beautiful! You sure make what seemed common and ordinary into something amazingly spectacular! Is that you btw in the foreground shadow?

Thanks Bsim888. Yes, it is.

 

[rh89]

114. Guy Fawkes fireworks at Midsummer Common

 

[rh89]

115. Autumn leaves at Clare College

 

[edutilos-]

112. Garret Hostel Bridge and Trinity Hall's Jerwood Library
The light trails are from passing bicycles

I like this, very surreal. I might consider cropping off more of the right here.

 

[rh89]

I like this, very surreal. I might consider cropping off more of the right here.

Thanks

 

[rh89]

116. At Jesus Green

 

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117. Jesus Green

 

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118. Ely Cathedral in winter

 

[rh89]

119. Sunset over Cambridge

 

[rh89]

120. Morning mist and frost at St. John's College

 

[Bsim888]

Love the converging lines of #120, pointing an leading to the beautiful scene. Nice!

 

[rh89]

Love the converging lines of #120, pointing an leading to the beautiful scene. Nice!

Thanks