What is that green thing?

twokatmew · 05-10-2010, 03:39 PM

This afternoon I was out taking a few snaps of the porch restoration underway at my house. Several of the photos have a green reflection-like thing in them. Fortunately I didn't want to use any of the affected photos. But, I'm wondering what this green thing is.

I guess I was shooting partly into the sun, and I forgot to extend the hood on my DA35. Would using the hood have prevented this? And what is this thing called? (I normally use the hood, just forgot today.)

TIA!

Steinback · 05-10-2010, 03:44 PM

Looks like lens flare, and the hood should go a long ways towards preventing it.

Desertpix · 05-10-2010, 03:55 PM

Looks like an orb. Call the Ghost Hunters(TAPS)

Ira · 05-10-2010, 05:05 PM

I've never in my life seen something like that.

That's something mechanically wrong, especially since you said it happened on more than one shot.

A flare issue wouldn't give you such a well-defined and sharp green oval like that.

Adam · 05-10-2010, 05:17 PM

Lens flare and motion blur.

Just kidding...it's actually just a lens flare or reflection. Are you using a filter? If so, then that's the likely culprit. You'll want a hood for you lens when shooting when it's sunny!

**ChipB** · 05-10-2010, 05:22 PM

I'd say either lens flare, or if you were using a filter then it could be a reflection caused by the filter.

And, as others have mentioned, the lens hood should help prevent this from happening.

twokatmew · 05-10-2010, 05:33 PM

Nope, no filter. I normally use a hood, just forgot this afternoon.

Thanks everyone!

twokatmew · 05-10-2010, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Ira

I've never in my life seen something like that.

That's something mechanically wrong, especially since you said it happened on more than one shot.

A flare issue wouldn't give you such a well-defined and sharp green oval like that.

Ira, the "green thing" was on several shots, but nowhere near all of them.

redeleon · 05-10-2010, 05:59 PM

its an ORB!!!

twokatmew · 05-10-2010, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by redeleon

its an ORB!!!

Maybe it's the Jolly Green Giant's thumb print?

Actually here's another photo without the green thing. The light was a bit different though.

redeleon · 05-10-2010, 08:06 PM

its a flare then

Pentaxie · 05-11-2010, 09:02 PM

Yes, my Guess is that it is a flare.

aliquis · 05-12-2010, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by Ira

A flare issue wouldn't give you such a well-defined and sharp green oval like that.

Obviously it would? =P

05-10-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509	What is that green thing? This afternoon I was out taking a few snaps of the porch restoration underway at my house. Several of the photos have a green reflection-like thing in them. Fortunately I didn't want to use any of the affected photos. But, I'm wondering what this green thing is. I guess I was shooting partly into the sun, and I forgot to extend the hood on my DA35. Would using the hood have prevented this? And what is this thing called? (I normally use the hood, just forgot today.) TIA!

05-10-2010, 05:17 PM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 43,125	Lens flare and motion blur. Just kidding...it's actually just a lens flare or reflection. Are you using a filter? If so, then that's the likely culprit. You'll want a hood for you lens when shooting when it's sunny! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com's high server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover those costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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05-10-2010, 03:44 PM	#2
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	Looks like lens flare, and the hood should go a long ways towards preventing it.

05-10-2010, 03:55 PM	#3
Desertpix Inactive Account Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maricopa,Arizona Posts: 5	Looks like an orb. Call the Ghost Hunters(TAPS)

05-10-2010, 05:05 PM	#4
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	I've never in my life seen something like that. That's something mechanically wrong, especially since you said it happened on more than one shot. A flare issue wouldn't give you such a well-defined and sharp green oval like that.

05-10-2010, 05:22 PM	#6
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,641	I'd say either lens flare, or if you were using a filter then it could be a reflection caused by the filter. And, as others have mentioned, the lens hood should help prevent this from happening.

05-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#7
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509 Original Poster	Nope, no filter. I normally use a hood, just forgot this afternoon. Thanks everyone!

05-10-2010, 05:34 PM	#8
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ira I've never in my life seen something like that. That's something mechanically wrong, especially since you said it happened on more than one shot. A flare issue wouldn't give you such a well-defined and sharp green oval like that. Ira, the "green thing" was on several shots, but nowhere near all of them.

05-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
redeleon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Albums Posts: 230	its an ORB!!!

05-10-2010, 07:09 PM	#10
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509 Original Poster	Originally posted by redeleon its an ORB!!! Maybe it's the Jolly Green Giant's thumb print? Actually here's another photo without the green thing. The light was a bit different though.

05-10-2010, 08:06 PM	#11
redeleon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Albums Posts: 230	its a flare then

05-11-2010, 09:02 PM	#12
Pentaxie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Yes, my Guess is that it is a flare.

05-12-2010, 06:15 AM	#13
aliquis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Örebro Posts: 207	Originally posted by Ira A flare issue wouldn't give you such a well-defined and sharp green oval like that. Obviously it would? =P