Lens flare
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A lens flare is a visual artifact caused by light scattering, or flaring, in a lens system. This can happen through light scattered by the imaging mechanism itself, for example through internal reflec
Lens flare against a blue sky, in the centre of the image
Light coming from a narrow angle may be "trapped" and reflected between the surfaces of the lens elements.
Severe flare in a CCTV camera lens
Deliberate use of lens flare on a photograph of the Borobudur stairs, to enhance the sense of ascending
Glare (vision)
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Glare is difficulty of seeing in the presence of bright light such as direct or reflected sunlight or artificial light such as car headlamps at night. Because of this, some cars include mirrors with a
Lens flare
…of light on the subject to be imaged and propagating along the intended paths in the lens system. There are two types of flare: visible artifacts and glare across the image. The glare makes the image look "washed out" by reducing contrast and color saturation (adding light to dark image regions, and adding…
Glare from a camera flash during a Sumo fight
Example of a situation where glare can be problematic, if, for instance, the ability to determine the distance and speed of passing cars is reduced