Sun Spots

How do I avoid getting sunspots when photographing both sunsets and sunrises.

Thank you!!!

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Permalink Reply by Gary Vernon on October 22, 2010 at 2:24pm

I think you mean 'lens flare'
Opening up the aperture will help,
ND filters, lens hood, although shooting directly into the sun won't help, some people think polarizing filters just make things worse, a good quality coated lens - failing that use your hand, hat or anything you find..

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Permalink Reply by Linda on October 22, 2010 at 2:47pm

Thank you Gary, here is a picture that I speak about, well one of the many anyway. lol.

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Permalink Reply by nathan mccreery on October 22, 2010 at 6:32pm

Often using a lens hood will help. Avoid having the disc of the sun visible in the frame, keep direct sunlight from striking the front of the lens. There isn't a filter that will prevent these "flying saucers". Only can be solved with good lens work and good craftsmanship.

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Permalink Reply by Glenn P on October 23, 2010 at 11:23am

If you are using a zoom len, try zooming in until the flaring is gone. I find that resolving most of my problem with the issue.

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Permalink Reply by nathan mccreery on October 23, 2010 at 12:01pm

In order to get the flare off your image you MUST keep direct sunlight, or any light source, from striking the front of the lens. Any time direct sunlight reaches the front of the lens and then shines into the lens, you will have lens flare, which reduces contrast and, or, UFO's in your image. No filter will get rid of it and changing your zoom lens only diminishes the effect.