Comments on: Add Lens Flare To Your Image The Right Way

By: Patryk Molczan

Patryk Molczan — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:33:00 +0000

I agree with both of you guys. I started in film and we did our best to make in camera count the most. In addition to picking the right film speed and white balance. You need to love your work!

By: Patryk Molczan

Patryk Molczan — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:30:00 +0000

Nice Picture !

By: Jonathan Nock

Jonathan Nock — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:03:00 +0000

I see what you are saying. When i clicked on the link originally i was thinking… oh shit… have my lens flares been “imperfect”. I guess it is just semantics on this one :P

By: JustinGillPhoto

JustinGillPhoto — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:24:00 +0000

Yes, please kindly quit pontificating about “real” photography.

Ansel Adams dodged and burned with his hands, Joel-Peter Witkin scratched negatives and bleached prints, yet if we use 21 st century tools we suddenly aren’t “real” photographers? ?
Get over it.

By: JustinGillPhoto

JustinGillPhoto — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:04:00 +0000

Unless you’re shoooting editorial journalism, who cares whether it was already there or not?
You can’t manipulate the sun, you can only anticipate it. Sometimes it just doesnt hit the scene the way you want it to. Maybe you want to add warmth to your photo, is that so wrong? I always advocate “getting it right in camera, ” but that rule has its limitations.
The trick is not to make it look cheesy as the author said. You can’t click Lens Filter and call it a day. Make it look *believable* and then when all is said and done, if you make a great image and can’t tell that it was added in post, then congratulations: you’re on your way to becoming a successful 21st century artist.

By: phillip evanesce

phillip evanesce — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:15:00 +0000

Several of the comments here, complaining about techniques that were offered to them free from the artist, make me feel that you should have to pay for access to these tutorials. If you don’t like the info, remind yourself that it was free, and then move on.

By: Ananta Cuffee

Ananta Cuffee — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:47:00 +0000

Nice post Thomas. I think it is also important to note a few things.

1. This is an informative post and as such should be used as a reference or learning tool if desired. I think it is especially important to note that these post production effects are all aesthetically pleasing and spice up imagery. If there is one thing that I have learned is that photographers and clients have totally different ideas about what “final” images should look like. You were able to punch up the image and make it more interesting and captivating. Well Done.

That brings me to my second point.
2. Art directors, Editors, Photo Editors, etc. usually have a different idea about what images should look like. I thought I was a purist until I started getting payed for my work. The fact is, 99% of the imagery that makes an impact in the Commercial market is manipulated. It is necessary and for the most part out of the hands of the photographer when working for magazines and high end clientele. I have realized that a great photographer is also an artist. That means there should be a balance of geek:chic. technique without artistry is boring. Artistry without technique is very difficult for the audience to grasp and consume.

Why this long ass post???

I used to get a lot of “critique” from fellow photographers and artists. What I found is that instead of appreciation and genuine feedback, I got opinion and some sot of reflection of someone else’s preference and personality. Then I realized I was doing the same thing with the ‘Terry Richardson’s’ of the world. “oh he’s a hack.” ”the guy doesn’t take this stuff seriously” “he could’ve… he should’ve…” It’s BS! The guy is kicking ass. If I don’t like his work, when I become editor in chief of GQ or Vanity Fair, I just won’t hire him. smh It is really absurd.

This post is a genuine appreciation.
I really enjoyed the post and I think the flared images are great.
There is a good reason that you are part of the Fstoppers crew.

Thank you. Keep the posts coming and please do not waste your time addressing non-sense and negativity. Let those people post things on their own wildly successful photography web-site for professionals.

By: Mike Zurynski

Mike Zurynski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Great post. Cool pics. Good knowledge to have. Comments should be shut off on all these posts. Read it and like it or go touch your self somewhere else.

By: donniefitz2

donniefitz2 — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:46:00 +0000

I’m looking at the photos in this post (great tip by the way) and all the spots look familiar. Then I realize it’s because you’re in AZ too.

By: 45SURF

45SURF — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:35:00 +0000

actually there is light hitting the lens. most of my photos have light hitting the lens. and yes, many of those light rays travel through the atmosphere. :)