An almost flare shot

In September 2011, I attended the Jenny Sun Workshop. One of the many things I learned is to get a flare shot.

To get a flare shot, the sun has to be really low, like late evening or when the sun is about to rise. Aperture must be as wide open as possible. If all goes well, you're meant to be a ring light in the shot.

Here's what I got:

No ring, but flare-ish