The Great Lens Flare Debate of Feb 2009

[Iguanasan]

Personally, I like it. The lens flare would be horribly distracting if you were doing a portrait or flowers or some such. When the focal point of the photo is the sun or sunset, etc. then I think the flare can add to the photo.

Grant it, I like a good sunset/sunrise without the flare but it depends upon mood.

Regards, Iguanasan

[EJC]

I think lens flares used in context are wonderful things. It's another example of breaking the rules is okay if you know why you're doing it. This is a great example.

cheers
EJC

[Mad Aussie]

The great lens flare debate didn't really get started did it? I guess I won

[Mad Aussie]

Another example that might rate ...

[tomorrowstreasures]

get a new camera... you have too many lens flare issues - jk. i like them both. I especially like the windmill one because I love rainbow-ie type things -

[EJC]

This is my favorite shot with an intentional flare

Cheers
EJC

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks for adding your shot EJC