Sunday, September 25, 2011

Peephole Photos/ Creative Exchange

 Peephole: railroad tracks

I like to play with line and shapes as well as with light and would LOVE to own a fisheye lens.  But I don't. A peephole is a much cheaper alternative and a fun way to see if I would really USE a fisheye lens if I had one. Luckily, I have a husband who likes to play too.

How he made it:
1. We purchased a metal 160° peephole with glass lenses at a hardware store.
2. He drilled a hole  in a wooden disk (he's a wood turner) that he fit inside a step up ring that fits in front of my camera's 18-55mm zoom lens.

Peephole: Gamesbridge lock on Trent-Severn Waterway

The Gamesbridge photo was taken with the zoom lens at 18mm. As you can see I did not hold the camera level. OOPS!

Peephole: Kirkfield lock on Trent-Severn Waterway

The Kirkfield photo was taken with the zoom lens at 55mm. I really like how the straight lines of the metal frames on the liftlock are curved in this photo.

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51 comments:

  1. AndySeptember 25, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    EG you are genius!
    PS: So is your husband.

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  2. MadSnapperSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    very creative. i would like to have several more lens than what i have, good alternative. i think photoshop has fish eye in it, will have to check it out.

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  3. stardustSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Wow, these photos are terrific, a perfect example of creativeness! Your husband is so inventive. Why don't you apply for a patent?

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  4. JackSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    These are marvelously creative, EG. Nice experiments. Now you have something to put in those round picture frames!

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  5. Ruth HiebertSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I like the effect this gives.It is fun to experiment with photography.

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  6. TexWisGirlSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    very creative and crafty!

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  7. Small City ScenesSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Way coo;. EG. Isn't it fun to play around. My G-son made a similar device. Lots of fun and your shot are excellent. Curvaceous. Remarkable. MB

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  8. KateSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    You are definitely a "Wow!" I'm looking forward to more photos like these from you. You have a creative mind as does your husband. You're a terrific team!

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  9. KathySeptember 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Very interesting. Now I have to figure out what a step up ring is!

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  10. Elisa N ViajesSeptember 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    It´s a wonderful perspective:)
    Well done!
    Greetings from Argentina

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  11. RandySeptember 25, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Makes me want to travel.

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  12. ZosiaSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    What a great collaboration and excellent result!

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  13. ormbunkeSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Fantastiskt! Du får nog ta patent på det.Ha de gott. Anita

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  14. JoyfulSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Very interesting effect. I like it!

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  15. Leif HagenSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    A fun photographic effect and a cool photographer's "toy" to use!

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  16. Yogi♪♪♪September 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I love it. Now I'm insanely jealous.

    I've had my eye on a Lomo fisheye camera for some time. Maybe if I drop enough hints I'll get it for Christmas.

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  17. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 25, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Ah, some creative innovation, those images are delightful and I particularly like the first one!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  18. EleanorSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    These images are too cool!

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  19. RoseSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Very, very nice!

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  20. MichelleSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Love these.

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  21. Hull and HereaboutsSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Wonderful idea and pictures!

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  22. UnknownSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Well that is just amazing! I'm not sure I could put that together! love love the bridge!

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  23. ShammickiteSeptember 25, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I've experimented using binoculars held in front of my little point'n'shoot camera's lens.... quite good results. Love your idea of using the peephole!

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  24. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Very creative fix to take fun photos.

    Darryl and Ruth :)

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  25. DeannaSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    what an interesting gizmo your husband created...love the effect!!

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  26. MalyssSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I really love the first shot! perspective is wonderful there!

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  27. DJSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Wow, you and your husband are so creative! I love that first shot and the curves in the last one are really cool. Thanks for the kind comments you left at my blog.

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  28. Lucas KainSeptember 26, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    You guys! :) Creative and awesome as always. Why do I even feel surprised? :) Good luck on getting a real fisheye lens!

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    International Calls USA

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  29. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"September 26, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    A neat and inexpensive idea. Fisheye lenses give a nice effect but you'll soon get bored with it. As Dylan says "take a tip from one who's tried"!

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  30. RoanSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    How cool is this! Love the railroad tracks.

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  31. Kim, USASeptember 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    You are very creative. And this one looks very nice than fisheye effect. I have a newer camera and it has a fish eye effect I rarely use it. Great one with this EG. Happy Monday!

    Creative Exchange

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  32. LowellSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Both you and hubby are very creative. I'd not have thought of this. They have cheapo "fisheyes" which work fairly well...I bought one for about $85.

    But, you know, this did a very good job! I love fisheyes...they're lots of fun. But a good lens is very expensive...

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  33. EMilySeptember 26, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Wow...way to get creative! I love the results!

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  34. MaRSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Great shots and very creative/inventive!!

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  35. hannahSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    That is so uplifting: to make something that is so efficient and successful. It will give you ( and us) great enjoyment.

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  36. Craver ViiSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    That sure is a fun idea. I especially like how the tracks turned out.

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  37. Seeing Each DaySeptember 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Now that IS creative! Wonderful WONDERFUL peephole captures. I really find it inspiring to come across photography work like yours. Thank you.

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  38. LindySeptember 26, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    What fun! I really like the effects you obtained.

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  39. Lisa GordonSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Oh my goodness, I have never seen anything like this. It is just wonderful, and what a clever hubby you have! You have gotten some wonderful photographs with it.

    Thank you so much for sharing with us at The Creative Exchange today.

    Have a wonderful evening!

    lisa.

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  40. Louis la VacheSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    The peephole Waterway shot is really neat!
    ;-D

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  41. Martha ZSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    What fun! Who needs a fish eye when you've got this?

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  42. TalibahSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    These are absolutely wonderful!!

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  43. Gardening in a SandboxSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    I am awestruck. That is so cool. I love how you did that. It makes the photos so interesting. V

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  44. NancySeptember 27, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Clever invention! I love it. :)

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Ingenious device! These photos are spectacular!

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  46. TorunnSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    This I liked. You sure is creative. Great pictures on your blog.

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  47. Spare Parts and PicsSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Great idea... Love the result!

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  48. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Amazing! But how is it that your image is curved? I'd love to know.

    Yay! for your and your hubby's creativity!

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    how cool & creative... nice work to you both =)

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  50. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    These are amazing! Looks like you guys are having fun with this :)

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  51. ShonEjaiOctober 1, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Very Awesome pictures! Well done!

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