I See Reflections of You and Me

Reflections of the way
Life Used to Be
Four Tops

I can't decide if the lens flare is cool or a distraction. Thoughts?

[Rachel]

I love the clarity and the reflection. I personally find the lens flare a distraction, but it's a lovely shot.

[summerfield]

got no problem with the lens flare; i think it's cool! aces!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

I think it's quite magical. The picture is definitely stellar, I'm likin' that framing line around the edge too.

[Lou Ann]

Just incredible. I don't love the lens flare but it's not a big deal.

[Elizabeth]

Love the sharp reflection! Thanks for the welcome back!

[Taffy]

Wow! This is fabulous! Great reflection and wonderful focus. I would probably remove the flare, but I love the rest of it -- it doesn't need the flare.

[Anita Campbell]

Wow! Perfect. Are you sure this is right side up?!

[Babs]

Beautiful shot, but I too find the lens flare a bit of a distraction.

[Louise & Ken]

I'd like this either way! The zoo had several places with lily pads...just no flowers. I was longing for just this beauty today!

[Peter]

Simply gorgeous reflected colours with lovely focus and depth of field, you must have got your feet wet for this perspective Ron, Fav:)

[Poppo Livy]

UnCool

[FBailey]

@taffy definitely cool!

[Carol]

Absolutely gorgeous, fav.

[Claes]

So well composed and edited Ron - and yes, the lens flare is super cool!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great reflection shot with some wonderful color! And another vote for removing the flare. I think it is distracting and takes away from the rest of the shot especially since it's not in the reflection.

[Chris Johnson]

Really strong reflection and color!!! I thought the lens flare was bokeh.

[diane day]

amazing capture and reflection.. I like the yellow against the blue.. fav

[Joy's Focus]

Love this beautiful image! But not the lens flare, sorry. Still I Fav your lovely shot!

[Poppo Livy]

@888rachel How do you think it would be if Ron reversed it Rachel?

[Jorlam]

fabulous reflection/focus and colours but not liking the "onion rings" of the flare..

[Louis A. Sousa]

Nice image. I agree the flare is a bit distracting.

[Joanna kate]

Beautiful rich colour, perfect reflection. I also thought it was bokah, l have the onion rings in one of my photos,

[Ron]

@888rachel @summerfield @lyndemc @louannwarren @redy4et @taffy @aglennc @onewing @Weezilou @pcoulson @terryliv @fbailey @cmsch52 @runner365 @olivetreeann @cjphoto @dmdfday @joysfocus @jorlam @pickerandagrinner @joannakate Thanks to you all for the feedback and for the many favs (especially those who fav'd despite the presence of the photographic flaw). It was interesting to see the responses on the lens flare. Some liked it, more did not. Me, I like the element of realism that it brings, but agree that it distracts from the overall subject. Thanks for playing along!

[Claes]

@stray_shooter I understand why a lot didn't like the "flaw" - because is ruined the symmetri. However flawless to me flawless is a Little boring. I think the flare added something extra, some magical je ne c'est quoi to a flawless capture.

[Wendy]

I like the lens flare here - it adds extra interest and balances out the horizontal leaf on the left.