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Has anyone had this problem when photographing Christmas lights? I've had it happen on one other occasion where there are little dotted light spots (there are about 4 red ones in this photo). I am guessing the Christmas lights are reflecting off of the camera lens? Any suggestions on how to avoid this? I don't understand why it's doing this. Thanks!

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Old 12-13-2009, 02:39 AM
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Hello Julie and welcome ... ohhh - your pet is all lit up like a Christmas tree .. very nice
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Welcome to DPS....this is a great community of people, you will learn loads.
I am not an expert, but I do love this photo. Sorry, I don't know how to fix the problem
you are having. In truth, what I would do is clone the red dots out and make a christmas card out of this. I hope you find the answers you are looking for.
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perhaps a little dust on your lens causing this?? check both sides....great shot though.....you can easily clone those out though
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Hi Julie,

Was there any filter on?
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Julie, what about speed? or tiripode? these can be part of the problem in addition to the previuos commnets.

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Hi all,

Has anyone had this problem when photographing Christmas lights? I've had it happen on one other occasion where there are little dotted light spots (there are about 4 red ones in this photo). I am guessing the Christmas lights are reflecting off of the camera lens? Any suggestions on how to avoid this? I don't understand why it's doing this. Thanks!

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I have the PSPX2 photo editing program.There is a function scratch remover.One can use that function to remove the small red dots.Welcome at DPS with a wonderful capture.
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Welcome to the community Mind Creations,

Since I don't see Blue dots being reflected I think it's artifacts on your camera's sensor, I would be like to know what kinda camera you use and what the EXIF info was.. As mentioned a simple editing program can get rid of them pretyy easy.

You focused well on the Dog and it's a really cute photo.. wish I could be more helpful, but I would just edit them if it was me, the beauty of digital

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Welcome to the community Mind Creations,

Since I don't see Blue dots being reflected I think it's artifacts on your camera's sensor, I would be like to know what kinda camera you use and what the EXIF info was.. As mentioned a simple editing program can get rid of them pretyy easy.

You focused well on the Dog and it's a really cute photo.. wish I could be more helpful, but I would just edit them if it was me, the beauty of digital

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hi everyone! thank you for the comments

The camera I am using is brand new and it's the Canon Rebel XSi. I am pretty sure it's not sensor related as any other photo I take is just fine and has no artifacts that I can see. It's just light related so far hopefully I won't run into too many problems with this. I did have a UV filter on my lens that is brand new but maybe there is some dust on the inside of the lens. I will double check and do some more experimenting with my Christmas tree lights I know how to clone out those dots but it's just a strange thing to have happen!

Glad you all like the photo too! Roxy was being cooperative for me and didn't mind the Christmas lights too much, haha!

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