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Thursday’s Special: Flare

An unwanted element in photography brought on, among other things, by shooting directly at sun without using a lens hood, or a creative element that adds to the composition of a photo?

Whatever your views on flare in photography, I hope you’ll join me in this challenge and maybe think about alternative approaches to the theme.

Some of the following definitions of flare might help you with that.

Excerpt from Free Dictionary 

Flare, noun

      1. A brief wavering blaze of light.
      2. A device that produces a bright light for signaling,illumination,or identification.
      3. An outbreak, as of emotion or activity.
      4. An expanding or opening outward.
      5. An unwanted reflection within an optical system or the resultant fogging of the image.
      6. A solar flare.
      7. Football  A short pass to a back running toward the sideline.
      8. Baseball  A fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield.
      9. Medicine – An area of redness on the skin surrounding the primary site of infection or irritation.
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 (click to zoom in to absorb all this radiant sunshine)

 

The tune is my latest musical discovery – a band from Romania named “Flare” with the song titled Recover. Enjoy!

 

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Here are the entries for this challenge. Please, click on the titles bellow:

 

Flare by DM

Flare by Pommepal

Flare by Geriatrix Fotogallerie

Flare by Debbie

Flare by Irene

Flare by Anna

Flare by Klara

Flare in Flowers by CG

Flare by Tish

Flare by Susan Judd

Flare by Sonya

Flair for adventure by Jaspa

Sun shower by Lynne

Flare by Tobias

Flare by Marie

Flare by Liesbeth

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79 responses to “Thursday’s Special: Flare”

  1. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    Wonderful flare and competing lines in opposite directions. My “no whale in sight” photo is the closest I’ve got to functional flare. Flare of activity? You should see my living room as I try to declutter the study!!! But no photos. That would be taking “confessional” one step too far.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I understand Meg 😉

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  2. Colline Avatar
    Colline

    Your photo is the beginning of a beautiful sunset Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Colline. So it was 🙂

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  3. alexraphael Avatar
    alexraphael

    What a wonderful photograph. It’s like the rays are being playful so as to make sure they are in the photo. Fitting song too (as always) 🙂

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  4. Thursday’s Special: Flare | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Flare | A Day In The Life

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  5. Thursday’s Special: Flare | A Day In The Life Avatar
    Thursday’s Special: Flare | A Day In The Life

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  6. DailyMusings Avatar
    DailyMusings

    I happen to like flare in a photograph- I think it gives it something special! https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/thursdays-special-flare/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Well, I find yours brilliant, and I enjoy seeing you in pictures 🙂

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  7. Sue Slaght Avatar
    Sue Slaght

    I personally love this effect Paula. The explosion of beauty in my mind.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Sue. I am very glad to have your opinion on this. Best regards from Zagreb.

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  8. NW Frame of Mind Avatar
    NW Frame of Mind

    I like sun flare when it’s a subtle addition to the mood. Like yours here. :).

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you so much Lisa. I was surprised to see three different flare effects in this photo. It’s lovely to have your opinion.

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  9. Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

    […] Thursday Special: Flare […]

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  10. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    At first glance I thought it is a road but it is dam – nice!

    Flare…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, it’s a dam and it is the place where I usually go Nordic walking. I am pleased that you like it. Thank you for offering me such tantalising photo for this challenge. I love your entry!

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  11. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Yes, it’s a pretty one, Paula 🙂 🙂 Nice soundtrack too!
    I possibly have some photos that would fit the bill because it’s an effect I quite like, but you know me- more luck than judgement. I’m waiting for Debbie to post Looking Up so I can add my link to hers. Hope you have success with the leg. Hugs darlin’. 🙂

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  12. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    This looks spectacular …
    What a genial photo!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Much appreciated, Anna!

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  13. Thursday’s Special : Flare | Memories are made of this

    […] Thanks Paula for giving us the various definitions to spark our imagination. Now pop over to see other bloggers interpretations of the theme […]

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  14. pommepal Avatar
    pommepal

    G’day Paula, love all that radiant heat and thanks for giving the definitions to give me some ideas. I’ve come up with 4 of them… https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/thursdays-special-flare/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Hi Pommepal, I am really grateful that you went to so much trouble and find a suitable and beautiful shot for several interpretations. I especially like the last one which I chose to display here. Happy Thursday!

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      1. pommepal Avatar
        pommepal

        Thanks for the link Paula it was an interesting word to choose.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          My pleasure Pauline 🙂

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  15. cobbies69 Avatar
    cobbies69

    Brill’ love the colours..

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate it Gerry. Thank you 🙂

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  16. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    That’s a cool challenge and photo Paula! I love flare! I’ll have to check my archives for this, so I can’t post anything immediately.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I look forward to your post Max.

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  17. Bosphorus Sunrise | Travel with Intent Avatar
    Bosphorus Sunrise | Travel with Intent

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  18. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
    Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

    A great challenge Paula and your flare is great flare. I picked out my photos before I left home (away for a few days) and didn’t choose any flare of the type you describe, although I have plenty of them at home. Cheers Irene

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Irene. I hope you are having a good time.

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      1. Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist Avatar
        Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

        I will today. I gave my paper yesterday so can sit back and enjoy.Thanks

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          🙂 Very pleased to hear that.

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  19. Thursday’s Special: Flare | Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist)

    […] In response to Paula’s Thursday’s Specialhttps://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/thursdays-special-flare/ […]

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  20. 76sanfermo Avatar
    76sanfermo

    I posted my “flare”….
    (It’s placed downtown ,in a Milan Square)
    Compliments again for your entry!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Good thing that you informed me, cause the link is not working. There should be a slash between com and the year, not minus.

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      1. 76sanfermo Avatar
        76sanfermo

        OMG , I went wrong once more!
        My neurons refuse to collaborate , it seems….
        A big hug,
        A.

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        1. Paula Avatar
          Paula

          Don’t beat yourself up over this. Baci

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  21. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    I like the music too!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’m glad you gave it a listen. Thank you 🙂

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  22. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    I do like this Paula. I like the vanishing lines of the road are reflected in the same pattern in the sun rays. The other flare doesn’t detract from the image at all. In fact, I quite like the red and green spots on the left.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Makes me happy to hear that you do, Debbie.

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  23. infraredrobert Avatar
    infraredrobert

    Flare can work as a creative element, but it is not an open invitation to be sloppy with your shooting technique.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I agree with you Robert.

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  24. klara Avatar
    klara

    Robert has a good point. I was struggling a bit – first waited for your post after midnight, than waited for some other participants’ views; still didn’t move much from the most obvious meaning. I like your flare. It seems as a perfect spot to wait for opportunities like that- nice sunsets or sunrises… Is it close to river Sava? (I don’t really know Zagreb, but that might change in the future -)
    http://lessywannagohome.blogspot.be/2015/08/thursdays-special-flare.html

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Yes, this is the dam on Sava. Thank you, Klara.

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  25. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Great shot to go with your music, Paula. 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      🙂 xx

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  26. Flowers on a Table | Cardinal Guzman

    […] https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/thursdays-special-flare/ […]

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  27. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Here’s my flower porn flare for you Paula:

    Flowers on a Table

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  28. Moon competing with street lights | Tish Farrell

    […] Thursday’s Special: Flare […]

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  29. Tish Farrell Avatar
    Tish Farrell

    http://tishfarrell.com/2015/08/20/moon-competing-with-street-lights/ This late night offering is perhaps a bit daft 😀

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      It’s fabulous, and very suited for my bedtime. Many thanks, Tish. I got two entries from you in one day. No one beats that. Sleep well 🙂

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      1. Tish Farrell Avatar
        Tish Farrell

        Happy dreams 🙂

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  30. lumar1298 Avatar
    lumar1298

    Nice composition…

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Oh, thank you Lor 🙂

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  31. Thursday’s Special: Flare | WordsVisual

    […] week, Paula has asked us to post a picture illustrating flare – “An unwanted element in photography […]

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  32. Getting Soaked At Niagara Falls | Jaspa's Journal Avatar
    Getting Soaked At Niagara Falls | Jaspa's Journal

    […] post was inspired by the photo themes Today Was a Good Day from Cheri (of The Daily Post) and Flare from Paula (of Lost in […]

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  33. Jaspa Avatar
    Jaspa

    The Whirlpool Jetboat and Cave of the Winds at Niagara Falls both provide a Flare, or rather ‘Flair’, of Adventure, Paula!

    Getting Soaked At Niagara Falls

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  34. Mark Kertesz Photography Avatar
    Mark Kertesz Photography

    Lovely golden light – where is this place?

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I’m glad you asked. It’s in Zagreb, my hometown. Thank you, Mark 🙂

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  35. Tiny Avatar
    Tiny

    There is plenty of flair in your beautiful flare image, Paula! many other great contributions too!

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Very kind of you, Tiny. Thank you very much.

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  36. Uday Narayanan Avatar
    Uday Narayanan

    Glorious! Not an unwanted element by any means 🙂

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  37. Thursday’s Special: Flare | Middleton Road

    […] Posted for Paula’s Thursday special theme of flare […]

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  38. rabirius Avatar
    rabirius

    Excellent.

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  39. Photo Editing: Flair for Flare | Beyond the Brush Avatar
    Photo Editing: Flair for Flare | Beyond the Brush

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  40. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    OK – got my post done, Paula – it’s here https://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2015/08/22/photo-editing-flair-for-flare/

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  41. Sun Shower/2 | Beyond the Brush Photography Avatar
    Sun Shower/2 | Beyond the Brush Photography

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  42. Lynne Ayers Avatar
    Lynne Ayers

    Paula – here’s a capture au naturel – https://beyondthebrushphotography.wordpress.com/2015/08/22/sun-shower2/

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  43. Flare | Empire of Lights Avatar
    Flare | Empire of Lights

    […] and photography… When I read this week’s photo challenge at Lost in Translation (the challenges are great, give ’em a try), I thought I should find a constellation that […]

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  44. tms Avatar
    tms

    Found flare, finally; http://empireoflights.com/2015/08/23/flare/ – This is a tough one, Paula, but I enjoy it because the focus is on light.

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  45. Thursday’s Special: Flare | The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect

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  46. Marie Avatar
    Marie

    Lovely challenge http://3rsofretirement.com/2015/08/24/thursdays-special-flare/

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      I appreciate your stunning contribution, Marie and am happy that you could join.

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      1. Marie Avatar
        Marie

        Thanks. I’m glad I found your blog.

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  47. Liesbeth Avatar
    Liesbeth

    O what a nice one, photographed 2 lately…uhm..well..this one then: http://villasappho.nl/zaterdag-22-augustus-2015/ I was at a former camp of the Second World War.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you, Liesbeth, and thank you for joining in.

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  48. greenwritingroom.com Avatar
    greenwritingroom.com

    I find this very soothing, in spite of the flare.

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