Help with mystery reflections

[mminella]

Hello All,

I am a newbie and looking for some help. I have a couple pictures that look like they have reflections of lights from somewhere but are not the normal flash bouncing off glass nearby (these pics didn't use flashes). I have attached an example. The multi color artifacts on my sweater curving around to my face are the issue. I have this on other images as well.

The tech details for the pic are that this was taken with a Canon t3i using a 50mm 1.8. I do have a UV filter on the lens.

So my questions are:
1. What could be causing this?
2. How do I prevent it?
3. For the pics I have already taken, any recommendations on removing it?

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide!

[RichardTaylor]

That looks like flare caused by unwanted light hitting the front of the lens/fllter..

Removing the filter (especially) and using a lens hood when shooting may help reduce or stop it.

You should be able to remove them from existing shots by using the cloning tool/brush in a picture editing program.

[ccting]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

That looks like flare caused by unwanted light hitting the front of the lens/fllter..

Removing the filter (especially) and using a lens hood when shooting may help reduce or stop it.

You should be able to remove them from existing shots by using the cloning tool/brush in a picture editing program.

Have u ever clean the lens / filter or change lens frequently? ghost flare is usually bladed... i think..

[digirebelva]

A cheapie UV filter will cause unwanted reflections..

[ccting]

Hmm. great to hear it is UV filter..