Creative Uses of Lens Flares in Photography

by Eric Shafer May 16th, 2011 No Comments

Normally, lens flares are the bane of photographers. They create unexpected and generally unwanted artifacts in photographys, and they also make it more difficult to create a balanced composition and brightness. But, lens flares can also be used for creative effects, such as ways to draw the eye, or create interesting focal points, or glimmering reflections.

Check out these creative uses of lens flares in photography.

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Free Texture Friday – Stone 2

Caleb Kimbrough May 13th, 2011 1 Comments
Free Texture Friday - Stone 2
Today I have a second set of useful stone textures for you. I’ve been getting outside shooting more textures these days, if you

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Captivating Examples of Concert Photography

Eric Shafer May 11th, 2011 No Comments
Captivating Examples of Concert Photography
While most of us who attend concerts are there to appreciate the music, there is a large amount of effort that artists and

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Extreme Rock Climbing Photographs

Eric Shafer May 9th, 2011 1 Comments
Extreme Rock Climbing Photographs
Adventure sports are awesome for photographers. It’s easy to capture the adrenaline and thrill of adventure sports, such as diving, rock climbing and

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Free Texture Friday – Concrete 2

Caleb Kimbrough May 6th, 2011 1 Comments
Free Texture Friday - Concrete 2
Today I’ve got a highly useful set of concrete textures. These were shot in an empty fountain at the local zoo, I’m so

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Inspiring Dynamic Portrait Photographs

Eric Shafer May 4th, 2011 2 Comments
Inspiring Dynamic Portrait Photographs
For portrait photography, the most important aspect is effective capturing the essence of the person. Every person on this planet is unique in

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The Photography of Desert Life

Eric Shafer May 2nd, 2011 No Comments
The Photography of Desert Life
Deserts have often been considered uninhabitable wasteland, and with concerns over global warming and climate change, environmentalists worry that more of the Earth’s

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Free Texture Friday – Grunge Wood

Caleb Kimbrough April 29th, 2011 No Comments
Free Texture Friday - Grunge Wood
Today I’ve got a set of dirty, grungy wood textures for you. They were created by overlaying grunge textures on top of wood

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The Diverse Beauty of Coral Reef Photography

Eric Shafer April 27th, 2011 No Comments
The Diverse Beauty of Coral Reef Photography
Coral reefs are a veritable Eden, with wide varieties of life that aren’t seen elsewhere on the planet. With the slow changes of

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