Flare

[Mad Aussie]

I've played around with this shot for some time ... trying it as HDR but really to no real success with what I had. Processed it as normal also ... again it seemed ok but lacked any punch. Then, while thinking I was lucky to have not got any lens flare considering how I'd just hidden the sun behind the rock ... I wondered how that might look and added the flare in. I like it. But ... do you??

[JAS_Photo]

Yep. It really gives you the feel of the bright sun.

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks Raiven

[AntZ]

It does look cool. Are there any options with the lens flare tool in PS? All the examples I have seen look quite similar and it is kind of a signature of PS added flare.

[Greg_Nuspel]

Bright sun and a clean lens

[casil403]

I like it MA...it adds something to the photo. Good on you for experimenting with it.

[Iguanasan]

I think it really adds to this one.

[Bambi]

well now I don't know if I do or not. How's that for definite?

I like the flare around the sun at the top but not so much all the flare down the bottom.

That said, it's not a deal breaker for me. Just not one of my favs of yours
Maybe if you added in some fluff?

[Marko]

Interesting play MA; and I like your thinking and gumption.

For me the image was just an okay one without the flare and the flare hasn't bought it up a level for me. I've seen wow shots from you lately so for me this one is just a 'meh'. Hope that helps - Marko

[Mad Aussie]

Thanks for those opinions folks. Interesting spread of thoughts. At least no one seemed to think it ruined it.

It does look cool. Are there any options with the lens flare tool in PS? All the examples I have seen look quite similar and it is kind of a signature of PS added flare.

I wish there was a more custom filter AntZ but PS only has 4 presets. With a bit of layer and blending work I was able to tone down the top of this flare and create something a bit more realistic.

Bambi ... nothing like a bit of fluff to brighten your day!