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Photography Quote by Dan Eitreim

“You can often get this effect by setting your lens to its smallest aperture - usually f22 or greater. You can shoot your landscapes - showing the sun as a star burst. This can add some visual interest to a sun that is just sitting there. Give it a try!” quote by Dan Eitreim
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““You can often get this effect by setting your lens to its smallest aperture - usually f22 or greater. You can shoot your landscapes - showing the sun as a star burst. This can add some visual interest to a sun that is just sitting there. Give it a try!””

Dan Eitreim

About This Quote

Source Guide: Landscape Photography Tips, 2021

Using a very small aperture creates a starburst effect around bright light sources, adding visual interest to otherwise flat skies.

In simple terms: Small aperture makes sun look like a star.

Key Takeaway

Try f22 or higher for starbursts.

Themes

photography technique creativity

Mood

inspired curious

Type

instructional creative

When to use this quote

  • landscape shoots
  • sunrise photography
  • creative experiments

Key Concepts

aperture starburst visual composition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does starburst affect mood of a photo?
  • When to use this effect versus soft light?
A Different Perspective

Requires steady tripod and good lighting; may cause diffraction softness.

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