One of my favorite bloggers, Hootin-Anni, from south Texas posted recently about her Lensball, a sphere of optical quality glass that you use to take photographs of the refracted image.
So, being the copycat that I am I had to go one of my own and I am still experimenting with it and checking out instagram feeds and such. One thing I have learned is that if you are not careful in full sun you might get burned as it is somewhat of a light magnifier.
Also, the image comes out upside down so you you have to turn the photo upside down sometimes. So far I like it. It does require a little more manipulation in that you have both hands occupied so I have used it with my Nikon point and and shoot rather than my “good” camera.
So anyway, I guess that I’ll keep it.
Hello, the lensball is a neat tool. I love the photos. Great reflection captures. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day. Have a great weekend ahead.
Cool shots! I predict hours of fun with that lens ball.
That is really cool…but, I imagine you will eventually tire of it.
Not quite a crystal ball but, nonetheless, this interesting new tool brings you a touch closer into the realm of wizards and magicians. 🙂
That’s very cool! I’ve seen some posts of Joshua trees reflected through lensballs and they turn out great. I think I want one!!
Wow awesome pics.
Great reflective pictures with the lensball! Fun to experiment with the lensball!
Nice! I’ve heard of lensballs and may experiment with one when I retire. Full sun here isn’t an issue that much, lol. You had a couple of interesting captures here. There are some buildings in downtown Binghamton, New York I wouldn’t mind trying this out on.
Awesome ‘lens ball’ photography ~ take care and don’t get burned ^_^
Happy Friday to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
ps. are you aware your site is not secure??? Use the https rather than just http ~ will make your site secure
I want one! That is so cool! Awesome pics, Yogi!
oh that’s a neat idea, I must look into that
Long ago I had some of these in a display case selling at a fleamarket in AZ and it did start the carpet liner on fire. Guess I need to get mine out, one of these days. I use a plain napkin ring or a large band jewelry ring as a holder.
Another gadget, Alan. I’ve seen these used and like the images. I especially like yours with the tree. I would have trouble holding it and shooting at the same time. Something would be bound to jiggle.
The lens ball looks like entirely too much fun. I can see how it might be a little to hot to handle in August in Tulsa.
A fun post! These are very creative lensball pictures.
lol, they are fun to use. 🙂 Sometimes I place them on things to avoid the fingers 🙂