Leica LTM i caught a ufo

[bukaj]

So the summitar is well known for flaring, but has anyone seen anything like this? The people at the photolab I've been printing at were all captivated by it. Now to learn how to recreate it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/train_east/5728744691/in/set-72157626739360244/lightbox

Unfortunately my scanner cropped too much on the left. I'll probably just scan the print I made.

-jakub

 

[kshapero]

very cool, near area 51, right?

 

[ferider]

Beautiful. Caused somehow by the two strong lamps on the lower right.

 

[sepiareverb]

I think they're jellyfish. Was it unusually windy?

 

[paulfish4570]

way, way cool.

 

[Keith]

Very cool ... as Roland said it looks like the source is the two light points lower right.

I had something similar happen with my Electro though it wasn't as pronounced.

 

[ChrisN]

And the Canon 50/1.2 can do that too.

 

[Krosya]

Wow - super cool - another reason to like Summitar!

 

[Paulbe]

You guys can expect a visit from the serious folks from area 51--or at the very least--the people that wear tin hats with propellers attached...
Paul

 

[tlitody]

send the scan to leica and ask them to explain flare like that.

 

[JoeV]

I live in Area 52, right next door to Area 51, and have never seen these before. I suspect lens flare; at least, that's the "official story" in case anyone asks.

~Joe

 

[Mr_Flibble]

That looks very cool. Be sure to stay out of sight of the Black Army helicopters .

 

[maddoc]

Filter mounted ?

 

[_larky]

I think they're jellyfish. Was it unusually windy?

Coffee in mouth now no longer in mouth, new keyboard ordering process has begun...

 

[250swb]

Excellent flair, I hope my Summitar does that one day!

Steve

 

[greyelm]

They are on their way

 

[bukaj]

no filter and no hood. 4 second exposure. Although I've gotten some cool flares with filters as well. This one is with the barndoor hood and a red filter.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/acaprez/5643412517/in/photostream/lightbox/

I'm finding with the summitar it's sometimes a pain with how much it flares, and it really surprises me as sometimes at times you wouldn't expect it. But accidents like this make it worth it.