You aim your lens at the sun, and instead of a big washout, you get brilliant streaks of light. Or maybe it's a series of floating orbs in varying sizes, descending from the light source like a celestial dance. Sometimes, it's as defined as a star with pointed beams (sometimes referred to as a "sunstar").
The beauty of flare is its versatility. You can use it to elevate various types of photography. Portraits gain an ethereal quality, landscapes become more dramatic, and even your street or macro shots get an added layer of interest.
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