Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Joe, I have not been following this thread but I would have to say I am with you on this one. I think you are right on in call of the flare. Steve On 3/20/01 9:24 PM, "Joe Codispoti" <joecodi@thegrid.net> wrote: > It is too early for April's fool but it seems that we are experiencing an > early attempt. > There is no question in my mind that the first image is manipulated or that > a problem other than simple flare is at play here. > A simple inspection of the scene reveals that there is no sun anywhere to be > seen. The "sun just peeking" should cast heavy shadows, yet there is none. > Also, flare does not manifest itself in such a heavy, localized manner. > > I suspect that, at best, the film has been fogged in the loading/unloading > process. > > Joe Codispoti > > > > >>> I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but unlike some others >>> on this list (ahem...), I have examples to back this statement up. >>> >>> See: >>> >>> <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare1.jpg> JPEG 35 KB >>> >>> <http://nemeng.com/misc/flare2.jpg> JPEG 38 KB >>> > > >