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**cobbu2** · 11-19-2021, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That is a cool effect. A mirror lens demonstrates that sometimes doughnut bokeh, or flare, makes an image unusual and special.

Thanks! The mirror lens donut bokeh and flare combination in extreme situations can be quite unpredictable; this was totally unplanned.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-20-2021, 06:43 AM - **1 Like**

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**noelcmn** · 12-09-2021, 12:16 PM

**jheu02** · 12-13-2021, 01:31 PM

I like how the green flare compliments the subject.

**jheu02** · 12-13-2021, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

Almost a full month since the last post on this thread, and it was posted by me! And here I am aiming the camera this time into into the setting sun to generate some flair. this time from atop Haleakala on Maui.

The flare here adds to the mood.

**jheu02** · 12-13-2021, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by ehrwien

Helios 44M-4 on K-1

Striped

Weird Flare

Where's Alice and the caterpillar?

**jheu02** · 12-13-2021, 01:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

Feels like an Indian Summer.

**jheu02** · 12-13-2021, 01:36 PM

Originally posted by cobbu2

Total solar eclipse, August 2017. Wild flare with a Spiratone Minitel 500mm f/8 mirror lens on a K-5.

Yes, very neat with the mirror. Could have fun doing wild curve swings in PPing to get otherworldy color effects too.

**noelcmn** · 12-14-2021, 12:31 AM

Playing around with a seed tray and cell phone torch light

Arjay Bee · 12-17-2021, 10:23 PM - **1 Like**

A Gold Coast Queensland highrise kicks up a bit of afternoon flare. (Phone pic)

I think this was caused by the saltspray haze in the atmosphere as the surf break was only a few metres behind me.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-20-2021, 05:04 AM - **1 Like**

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**turbo_bird** · 12-25-2021, 03:52 PM - **2 Likes**

Kristian

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11-19-2021, 05:56 PM	#1066
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by WPRESTO That is a cool effect. A mirror lens demonstrates that sometimes doughnut bokeh, or flare, makes an image unusual and special. Thanks! The mirror lens donut bokeh and flare combination in extreme situations can be quite unpredictable; this was totally unplanned.

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jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	I like how the green flare compliments the subject.

12-13-2021, 01:32 PM	#1072
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by WPRESTO Almost a full month since the last post on this thread, and it was posted by me! And here I am aiming the camera this time into into the setting sun to generate some flair. this time from atop Haleakala on Maui. The flare here adds to the mood.

12-13-2021, 01:33 PM	#1073
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by ehrwien Helios 44M-4 on K-1 Striped Weird Flare Where's Alice and the caterpillar?

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jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm Feels like an Indian Summer.

12-13-2021, 01:36 PM	#1075
jheu02 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,027 Original Poster	Originally posted by cobbu2 Total solar eclipse, August 2017. Wild flare with a Spiratone Minitel 500mm f/8 mirror lens on a K-5. Yes, very neat with the mirror. Could have fun doing wild curve swings in PPing to get otherworldy color effects too.

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12-14-2021, 12:31 AM	#1076
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,233	Playing around with a seed tray and cell phone torch light

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Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	A Gold Coast Queensland highrise kicks up a bit of afternoon flare. (Phone pic) I think this was caused by the saltspray haze in the atmosphere as the surf break was only a few metres behind me.

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