Another Amazon delivery....
Bud shook his head when I ordered it, and said to me "It's gonna be heavy toting it around with your camera, tripod, and binoculars"!
I said "Nah, it'll be okay".
Well, just between you and me...there is no way I'm admitting he's right.
...and, finally, on Saturday this past weekend, the sun appeared! I got my household chores done for the day and then, off to experiment in a 'new to me' way to take photos. I've seen these types of pictures in magazines and some of PBS's nature programs. I wanted to try it. There is still quite a bit to learn on how to get the photos to come out a bit better than my first attempt. And choosing a subject has a lot to do with the composition. My first self-taught lesson after using the camera's viewfinder, I quickly learned that shading is crucial for clear, crisp, photos through the ball. I'm sure there are a lot of tutorials online, which I will research in time. At the park, yes...with blue sky and some good shadows [but I faced very strong cold winds so I wasn't out very long before getting back into the heated car...lol]. This is my first attempt at lensball photography:
Bud shook his head when I ordered it, and said to me "It's gonna be heavy toting it around with your camera, tripod, and binoculars"!
I said "Nah, it'll be okay".
Well, just between you and me...there is no way I'm admitting he's right.
They are very good. My favorite is the bottom left corner. It is harder than you would think, because I got one a few months ago. It IS heavy!! I have not experimented much yet, so now I look forward very much to your creative ideas. If you go on YouTube, there are lots of tutorial videos and clever ideas for it.
ReplyDeleteI WILL do so research
DeleteHow interesting! I look forward to finding out how you can use it in other pictures. These are sure fun, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks D J
DeleteOh WOW, those are totally fascinating. How fun to play around with that. The possibilities are endless
ReplyDeleteIndeed. Thanks Ann.
DeleteHow interesting! For a first attempt, those are amazing!! I’m looking forward to see more.
ReplyDeleteIt is very cold and windy here so you may have to wait a bit before getting out for more practice.
Stay warm and have a wonderful week.
The wind is chilly, but a big plus....it's not raining.
DeleteHello, love the images. They are amazing. Have fun! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen.
Deleteour lips are sealed on the heavy part.ha ha… they look great to me..
ReplyDeleteThanks. He shall never know
DeleteWell you beat me to it! I have had a page to order one bookmarked for several months, but hesitated at the expense. Now I can learn from you and go forward. Cheers!! How about this gadget to mount it on your tripod? https://lensball.com/products/lensball-stand
ReplyDeleteOne gadget only. Lol
DeleteForgot to ask - what size did you get?
ReplyDeleteI think it's 4 inches. Threw away the invoice.
DeleteWow! never heard about ball photography. It almost looks like 360 photography. So, I am guessing it's a kind of lens. And, yes these special lenses are always so heavy. I have to say that those round pictures are quite fascinating. Thanks for introducing to such a new thing.
ReplyDeleteThank YOU
DeleteVery impressive first results from your new ball photography. I look forward to you sharing more please!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick.
DeleteWonderful 1st try ~ this technique I have seen done around here too ~ Great job! ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thanks Carol
DeleteVery impressive and I'm turned all around!
ReplyDeleteLol
DeleteAs usual I am playing catch up to you. Something new!! I have never heard of this. I can’t let you get one up on me for very long!!
ReplyDeleteGonna buy one then?
DeleteGot my lensball ordered. Looking forward to it. Going to buy some ice cream cones also.
ReplyDeleteYou DID! can't wait to see some of your photos! Now, 'bout that cone....vanilla soft serve for me please.
DeleteI have one of those on my wishlist. Now I may have to get it ordered. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do.
DeleteGreat shots. I noticed you also have a little stand to set the ball on.I must try to get one like that.I have tried some shots with a lens ball belonging to my son.Seems I play with it more than he does. I do admit that it is heavy.
ReplyDeleteYa, especially toting all my other equipment too.
DeleteI've thought about one of these lens balls as I see them from time to time. I think you have done very well with your first attempts and I am sure you will have lots of fun experimenting. I had to grin and what your hubbie said, and the actuality! I've enjoyed 'meeting' you today through Our World Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill...nice to meet you.
DeleteWhat fun! And lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteI hope it'll be fun once I get the hang of it. Thanks Fi
DeleteLovely photos!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting.
Thank you.
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