Flare Flare refers to unwanted stray light that enters the camera lens and causes glare, haze, or reduced contrast in a photograph. Flare can occur when bright light sources, such as the sun or artificial lights, shine directly into the lens or bounce off reflective surfaces, such as glass or water. Flare can manifest as ghosting, veiling glare, or lens flare artifacts, depending on the angle, intensity, and position of the light source relative to the camera lens. To minimize flare in photography, photographers may use lens hoods, lens filters, or shading techniques to block stray light and improve image contrast and clarity. In Giclée printing, flare artifacts may be visible in printed images if not properly corrected during the image editing or printing process. |