Challenge Aug 7-11/2017- Crystal Balls, Fisheyes, and Distorting compositions: I became intrigued by photos I have seen that incorporate crystal ball effects. Soooo, I ordered one...

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

I became intrigued by photos I have seen that incorporate crystal ball effects. Soooo, I ordered one (under $20.00) and began playing! By the way, you can use a fish eye lens or a simple wine glass filled with water!
Below are some comments from digital-Photography School and the web address for your reading pleasure!

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You have heard of reflections in photography, but have you have tried refraction? When used well, refraction creates compelling images that will leave your audience both wowed and curious. I have been approached many times by strangers who are curious about how I photograph with a glass ball. Once you have mastered this type of photograph you will likely get the same audience. Here are some tips to help you do crystal ball refraction photography.

digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-refraction-photography/

One of my starter tries
One of my starter tries...

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Here's the one I found on e bay

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Next step to first attempt-
Next step to first attempt-...

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photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

judy juul wrote:

I became intrigued by photos I have seen that incorporate crystal ball effects. Soooo, I ordered one (under $20.00) and began playing! By the way, you can use a fish eye lens or a simple wine glass filled with water!
Below are some comments from digital-Photography School and the web address for your reading pleasure!

digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-refraction-photography/

Looks like an interesting challenge Judy.

Roadrunner Loc: Quebec, Canada

This'll be a thinker

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

photophile wrote:

Looks like an interesting challenge Judy.

Thanks, Karin...I'm excited to see everyone's creations !

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Roadrunner wrote:

This'll be a thinker

Hopefully a bit of a walk on the wild side...

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Here's one I did quite a while ago that employed a plastic plumbing pipe-this could fall in the category of distortion....

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Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

Thanks for hosting Judy! What a lovely idea! I will see what I can come up with! In the meantime, here is something I did a while back.

judy juul wrote:

I became intrigued by photos I have seen that incorporate crystal ball effects. Soooo, I ordered one (under $20.00) and began playing! By the way, you can use a fish eye lens or a simple wine glass filled with water!
Below are some comments from digital-Photography School and the web address for your reading pleasure!

digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-refraction-photography/

Water glass in front of computer screen

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Clicker2014 wrote:

Thanks for hosting Judy! What a lovely idea! I will see what I can come up with! In the meantime, here is something I did a while back.

Nice examples, Sharon! I plan to continue to experiment with the ideas...try different approaches and see where it goes...So far it's been a fun discovery!

Less sun would have removed light splotches on the ball, so I'll have to try to keep that in mind, but I still like the outcome...

cropped and enhanced
cropped and enhanced...

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original photo
original photo...

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Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

Thanks Judy! I don't know if an umbrella would help that problem or not...might make it too dark...? I love that crystal ball you have! I am going to try and put the wine glass upside down later today and see what I get. Oh! I just went to my china cabinet and I have several crystal knickknacks that should prove very interesting....I see what I will be doing for the next few days! LOL!

judy juul wrote:

Nice examples, Sharon! I plan to continue to experiment with the ideas...try different approaches and see where it goes...So far it's been a fun discovery!

Less sun would have removed light splotches on the ball, so I'll have to try to keep that in mind, but I still like the outcome...

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

Absolutely! Looks great! :-)

judy juul wrote:

Here's one I did quite a while ago that employed a plastic plumbing pipe-this could fall in the category of distortion....

dane004 Loc: WYOMING

judy juul wrote:

I became intrigued by photos I have seen that incorporate crystal ball effects. Soooo, I ordered one (under $20.00) and began playing! By the way, you can use a fish eye lens or a simple wine glass filled with water!
Below are some comments from digital-Photography School and the web address for your reading pleasure!

digital-photography-school.com/7-steps-refraction-photography/

Good Morning Judy thank you for hosting the Challenge. A great start to an interesting subject

dane004 Loc: WYOMING

Clicker2014 wrote:

Thanks for hosting Judy! What a lovely idea! I will see what I can come up with! In the meantime, here is something I did a while back.

Clicker really nice group

dane004 Loc: WYOMING

judy juul wrote:

Nice examples, Sharon! I plan to continue to experiment with the ideas...try different approaches and see where it goes...So far it's been a fun discovery!

Less sun would have removed light splotches on the ball, so I'll have to try to keep that in mind, but I still like the outcome...

JUdy I like #1

Nikocarol Loc: NM & FL

Here is a couple for the challenge.
Thanks for looking,
Carol

At the beach...with a fisheye
At the beach...with a fisheye...

Playing with a crystal ball
Playing with a crystal ball...

judy juul Loc: Cheshire, Ct.

Clicker2014 wrote:

Thanks Judy! I don't know if an umbrella would help that problem or not...might make it too dark...? I love that crystal ball you have! I am going to try and put the wine glass upside down later today and see what I get. Oh! I just went to my china cabinet and I have several crystal knickknacks that should prove very interesting....I see what I will be doing for the next few days! LOL!

Great, Sharon...I'll be watching to see what you come up with!
As far as the sun, the advise is to have the sun behind you and perhaps an overcast day?? have to experiment and see -ongoing fun! So nice to be able to play without film!!! and processing to see if things work!