Scotland's landscape through a Lens Ball.

[Gordon Baird]

We went for a wee stroll up Glen Clova to Corrie Fee. We were battered by wind and rain. But the view is worth the effort. I took my lens ball first time out with it just need to decide which focal length suits it best.
Gear used 5dmkiii, Canon 24-105Lis lens, and a Lens ball.

Lens Ball by Gordon Baird, on Flickr

Lens Ball by Gordon Baird, on Flickr

Lens Ball by Gordon Baird, on Flickr

Lens Ball by Gordon Baird, on Flickr

 

[Robert Watcher]

very interesting

 

[Asher Kelman]

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This, Gordon, is one of my all time favorites. It’s sums up the entire scene!

The others are like holding a planet in one’s hand!

Asher

 

[Gordon Baird]

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This, Gordon, is one of my all time favorites. It’s sums up the entire scene!

The others are like holding a planet in one’s hand!

Asher

Thank you. It was such a bleak day wind and rain but we were rewarded with this vista at the top. It was only right I used the lensball to capture the scene.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Gordon,

How long have you been playing with this?

They sell acrylic ones online at Amazon. Any brands are better that you might recommend?

Asher

 

[Peter Dexter]

Wow! New one on me.

 

[Gordon Baird]

Gordon,

How long have you been playing with this?

They sell acrylic ones online at Amazon. Any brands are better that you might recommend?

Asher

Hi Asher.
This is my first outing with my lensball, and I think I done well with it. It was a gift from my wife.

I did ask her for a K9 crystal ball and it is a 80mm. They are quite heavy, I also purchased a stand but there is no need for one use a bottle top off a beer bottle.
Below is the link to the one I got. I am sure you will get similar in the USA.

One other thing to keep in mind is that its a magnifying glass and can start a fire or burn your hand if in direct sunlight.

MerryNine Lens Crystal Ball with Lens Photo BallCase Bag Set, K9 Crystal Photography Ball,Perfect Photography Accessories (80mm/3.15"): Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

MerryNine Lens Crystal Ball with Lens Photo BallCase Bag Set, K9 Crystal Photography Ball,Perfect Photography Accessories (80mm/3.15"): Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Asher Kelman]

Thanks!

I ordered a 105 cm version!

I wonder how to use it with a nude!

It’s 4”133” does kind of restricts composition as she can’t hold it in her mouth!

Asher

 

[Gordon Baird]

Thanks!

I ordered a 105 cm version!

I wonder how to use it with a nude!

It’s 4”133” does kind of restricts composition as she can’t hold it in her mouth!

Asher

I will look forward to seeing your images Asher.