Playing with my newest lens...

[jowensphoto]

Since the lensbaby gallery is dead, I thought I'd post these here. I got the Muse with double glass optic for Christmas and took it out to play. The little toy lens is a lot of fun, can't wait to see what kind of stuff I can create in the future.

 

[ronlane]

Wow, interesting, when I clicked on them, I got dizzy.

 

[jowensphoto]

I get that, kind of like you're drunk, stumbling around in the woods lol.

 

[cgipson1]

have fun, Jess! Not my thing.. but I hope you enjoy it!

 

[cgipson1]

I get that, kind of like you're drunk, stumbling around in the woods lol.

More like I lost my glasses, and the LSD is starting to kick in! lol!

 

[jowensphoto]

have fun, Jess! Not my thing.. but I hope you enjoy it!

It's not for everyone. Honestly, I hate about 99% of the lensbaby photos I see. I plan on tackling some floral subjects, along with some tilt shift-esque still life. It's gimicky, but I think with knowledge of proper composition and other photographic elements, this lens can produce some worthy images.

 

[ronlane]

Not sure it's my thing either. How do you post process them without getting sick or a headache?

 

[Mully]

Take a piece of glass 5" sq ...take some wet dry emory paper about 200 grit and sand a portion of the glass say from center to edge making a gradient from light sanding to heavy....ONLY sand in one direction as straight as possible. Now you have a filter that will give you wonderful effects with flowers and close-ups Depending on light you get different effects as you rotate the glass plate.

 

[jowensphoto]

Take a piece of glass 5" sq ...take some wet dry emory paper about 200 grit and sand a portion of the glass say from center to edge making a gradient from light sanding to heavy....ONLY sand in one direction as straight as possible. Now you have a filter that will give you wonderful effects with flowers and close-ups Depending on light you get different effects as you rotate the glass plate.

Great tip! I have a few el-cheapo UV filters that I considered do that to. I've used vaseline on them before too, have to be careful with that! Thanks for the tip.

 

[invisible]

I like the first one – just the right degree of trippy, plus bright colours and neat subject/framing. The second one is too trippy and too typical Lensbaby though.

Edit: I also think that the first one works because the area where your eyes naturally go to is in focus.

 

[jowensphoto]

I like the first one – just the right degree of trippy, plus bright colours and neat subject/framing. The second one is too trippy and too typical Lensbaby though.

Edit: I also think that the first one works because the area where your eyes naturally go to is in focus.

Thank you! We seem to be in a agreement with all that is trippy

 

[Derrel]

Let's see some shots of that cute gal in your avatar, shot with the Muse!!!

 

[invisible]

I like the first one – just the right degree of trippy, plus bright colours and neat subject/framing. The second one is too trippy and too typical Lensbaby though.

Edit: I also think that the first one works because the area where your eyes naturally go to is in focus.

Thank you! We seem to be in a agreement with all that is trippy

Are we talking about optical trippy or chemical trippy here?

 

[mishele]

Neat, Jess. I've always wanted to tryout a lensbaby. I'm sure you'll come up w/ some creative ways to use it.

 

[jowensphoto]

I like the first one – just the right degree of trippy, plus bright colours and neat subject/framing. The second one is too trippy and too typical Lensbaby though.

Edit: I also think that the first one works because the area where your eyes naturally go to is in focus.

Thank you! We seem to be in a agreement with all that is trippy

Are we talking about optical trippy or chemical trippy here?

Visual Your comment on my Warhol Dog photo will never be forgotten! Took it as quite a compliment.

Neat, Jess. I've always wanted to tryout a lensbaby. I'm sure you'll come up w/ some creative ways to use it.

I hope so! It will be a challenge, if anything.