Add a Fake Sun Using GIMP's Supernova Filter

This simple and brief tutorial shows you how you can use the Supernova filter in GIMP to add a fake sun to a photo. The effect is similar to the white flare that you get when shooting directly into the sun on a clear and bright day.

There are several reasons why you might want to use this effect; for instance, if you've got a photo that looks a little flat, this technique could be used to add some interest to the image. In this example, I'm using it to reduce the problem of the clouds being overexposed and the single spot of lens flare, which shows as a pale blue blob in the sky.

• Add a Fake Sun Using GIMP
• Open a Photo
• Apply the Supernova Filter
• Using Supernova Filter with a Color