📷 Scratches Produce Cool-Looking Starburst Effect - #SmartphonePhotography

I shot this image with my smartphone in RAW format which I later edited in Photoshop to get the image to where I wanted it, ie. apply massive amounts of noise reduction. I don't go through the trouble of using a protective case with my phone which has caused many scratches on the camera lens, which usually doesn't affect the images that much but it does turn light sources into nice starbursts!

^{f/1.8 | 1/25 s | ISO 230}

Before and after editing

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Equipment Used

• Camera: Asus Zenfone 4
• Software: Photoshop CC

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