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Fan Of… #59 — Lensball

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Hi All 👋 Feel free to join in this weekly challenge whenever you find yourself thinking “I’m a fan of…” (see below for how to).

This week’s Fan Of… is my new lensball. In case any of you hadn’t noticed, I recently got a lensball & have set about having fun with it. My guy (Lensy) is a Tensphy 80mm K9 Crystal Ball (Amazon Associate) [click on my pic below].

Tensphy 80mm lensball
Tensphy 80mm lensball

Lensy came in a well padded box with his own little crystal stand, felt carrying bag, large cleaning cloth, & some very useful flash cards showing how the lensball might be used (to get you started). The rest is very much up to you to just get out there and play around. These are some shots with lensy; either me holding him or resting him on something

How To Join In

1. Create a Fan Of… Photo Post.
2. Add a link to your Fan of… blog post in my comment box or create a pingback by linking to my post.
3. Title your post Fan Of… or add Fan Of… tag.

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24 responses to “Fan Of… #59 — Lensball”

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  3. Russell Smith Avatar
    Russell Smith

    Too cool for school! I just went online and purchased my own, along with a book by a fellow named Lenz (you can’t make this stuff up) who offers ideas for its use! Thanks, guru Jez! 🙂

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      Photos by Jez

      Awesome; really looking forward to seeing oyur shots my friend. I might look up the book you mentioned; I’ve just been playing round myself, seeing what works and what doesn’t

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  4. whippetwisdom Avatar
    whippetwisdom

    I sooo love the images you are creating with your lensball and want to thank you again for the inspiration. It seems only fitting to contribute my first ever lensball image to this week’s lovely challenge: https://whippetwisdom.com/2020/03/19/haiku-spring-equinox-3/

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  6. thankful-by.lily Avatar
    thankful-by.lily

    Oh, here’s mine: https://thankfulbylily.wordpress.com/2020/03/18/fan-of-59-lamps/

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    thankful-by.lily

    Very nice! That might be something I’ll have try out some time..

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      Photos by Jez

      They’re a lot of fun

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  10. Susan T. Braithwaite Avatar
    Susan T. Braithwaite

    I love all of the photos! I can’t wait to see what you come up with next–when you’ve got the time

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      Photos by Jez

      Thanks, Sweetie

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  11. Robert Avatar
    Robert

    I’m very interested in getting a lens ball. Thanks!

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      Photos by Jez

      Highly recommend it

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  12. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Don’t wear Lensy out Jez 😀 So much fun
    This weeks fan of…………
    http://bushboy.blog/2020/03/16/butterflies-are-all-around-durranbah/

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  13. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    I so like your lensball photos. I’ve got one, too, but I am having trouble of finding proper subjects. Maybe now that I have the time … in the meantime: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/im-a-fan-of-lizards/

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      Photos by Jez

      I’m just palying around at the moment to find what lends itself to lensball photography and what doesn’t. It’s a fun learning process

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  15. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    I can see you’re having fun with your new accessory, Jez. Not something I’ve tried but I may be tempted during the locked-in virus days that are heading our way. Here’s my fandom for the week: https://travelwithintent.com/2020/03/16/im-a-fan-of-leading-lines/

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      Photos by Jez

      It’s fun getting to learn what sort of shots it works with and what it doesn’t. I’ve seen Bren uses it for still life, which as you say, would be perfect for locked-in days

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  17. kzmcb Avatar
    kzmcb

    Ooh, it looks like the stuff of envy.

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      Photos by Jez

      Thanks, KarenHighly recommend it

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Great to hear your thoughts!