Lens flare results from pointing your lens towards a bright source of light. Direct light striking the glass creates flare in the form of colorful blobs. Although lens flare is often best avoided, you can use flare to make creative and expressive images. In this article, pro photographer Ian Plant shows you how to avoid lens flare, how to use it artistically, how to create a "sunstar" effect, and in a video available to PRO subscribers only, how to remove flare from your pho