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Posted by Wade Hardy on February 4, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Sand
Another from obx. Do y'all see a sun spot/flare anywhere in the image?

Thanks!

Wade
Posted by Bruce Painter on February 5, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Cool photo Wade.
Yes I see it in the UL but I don't know that I would have if you had not asked. I took a minute to find with where it is.

Bruce
Posted by Richard Siggins on February 5, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Took me a minute to find it, even knowing it was in the UL.

I like the contrasting textures in teh foreground and background.
Posted by Wade Hardy on February 5, 2010 at 5:01 PM
Cool - Thanks! I knew I saw something, but didn't know if my eyes were playing tricks on me:)
Posted by Steve Hamley on February 12, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Looks like an iris ghost to me; hexagonal and not round. I doubt I would have seen it either had it not been mentioned. Iris ghosts are not uncommon and there's not a lot you can do about them, although some lenses are worse than others. Whatever lens you used is a good one from this standpoint I think.

Cheers, Steve
Posted by Bruce Painter on February 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM
I noticed that it was hexagonal shape too but this is the first time I've heard the term iris ghost. I've learned something new today and since I worked last night and have to work again tonight, I guess I can call it a day now. :smile:

Bruce