I recently moved from Tucson, Arizona to Modesto, California.
I finished my Ph.D. in Political Science focusing on American Government and International Relations. I have a...
I like the sun flares actually! I actually shift my lens around to get them pointing in the direction I like in my photo so I am sure it is all about angle. I just don't like the ones that are fake and added after the fact. They typically look fake and feel forced to me. =\
Often the flare gives a really nice effect (like this photo) but if you really don't want it, I guess you have to do what the manuals used to tell you and take the picture with the sun at your back. Or maybe use a filter.
Nice shot even with the sunflares!