The Pros and Cons of Lens Flare

When non-image-forming light enters the lens and hits the camera’s film or digital sensor, lens flare occurs. This usually takes the form of a distinctive polygonal shape, with sides that vary depending on the curvature of the lens diaphragm. Lens flare can dramatically reduce a photograph’s overall contrast and is frequently an unwanted artefact; yet,… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Lens Flare