EDIT: Added second view of the waterfall. There was harsh side light creating some lens flare. I tried removing it, but was not successful. What are some of the best ways to remove this type of lens flare where the detail below the flare is still needed?
JohnC wrote:
Nice hike,
The best way to reduce flare is to use the correct lens hood and avoid shooting in the direction of the sun.
Thanks John! I was using the correct lens hood and given the time of day and location, there was no other options as this was the end of the trail on the edge of cliff nearly 200 feet above the creek below. It was late afternoon and the light entered the lens between the petals of the lens hood. I tried blocking it with my hand, but it would have been visible in the photo.
Given the location, the time of day and the direction that you were shooting probably not much else you could do. I would not worry too much about it as the flares do not really mess up your photo. Yes they are there but they don't detract a lot as they are fairly subdued. Maybe something in post-processing?
WiseTioga wrote:
Given the location, the time of day and the direction that you were shooting probably not much else you could do. I would not worry too much about it as the flares do not really mess up your photo. Yes they are there but they don't detract a lot as they are fairly subdued. Maybe something in post-processing?
Thank you WiseTioga! I am going to try some techniques suggested to me from the post-processing forum. I know that the image is not ruined by the flare, but in our quest for perfection, the lens flare is not a desired result.
