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Tuesday, 13 November 2012

Fancy a Fisheye? | Photography Post

Since I was a tot, photography has been an avid interest of mine. Whether I’m behind the camera, in front of it or spectating, it just gives me an overwhelming feeling of happiness. I don’t profess to be particularly good at it, but I’m certainly trying my hand at becoming a better ‘photographer’. I can’t quite believe how fast technology is coming on, and it never fails to amaze me that when I was younger everything was done on film – digital didn’t even exist. Personally, I think film photography will always have a closer place in my heart – not only does it show excellent photography skills but there’s something rather nostalgic about flicking through ‘real’ photographs. Having said that, film is an expensive hobby and not one that I can personally keep up with on a weekly basis. Which is partly why I am such a huge fan of digital – I’m the girl who is head over heels in love with her DSLR and couldn’t wait to get her hands on the iPhone (blackberry I hate chu). All the accessories and possibilities with digital really excite me! It’s revolutionary to be able to take a photo, and then look at it straight away – I think we really take that for granted sometimes.

Everyone that has an iPhone, will more than likely have instagram. It’s pretty much the done thing right? Enhancing photographs at the tap of a button is fun, and far simpler than the likes of Photoshop. But have you thought about accessories for your iPhone? I was recently sent a Fisheye Lense for my 4S and I’m seriously impressed with the results….


Fisheye photography in my eyes is wonderful. It can make a mundane photo so much more interesting and appealing to the eye. This one comes with a nifty little black case to slot on the back of your phone and then you just screw the lense on to the back, so simple and such great quality. They’re a bargain at under £15, so if you want to pick one up you can do,  

I think it just shows that you don’t need to fork out thousands of pounds on a digital SLR when your iPhone can do such a fantastic job, providing versatile pictures.

What about you? Have you tried any accessories for your camera phone? What sort of photography interests you?

I recently bought too for my Canon DSLR, would anyone be interested in seeing a post about it?


31 comments:

  1. 13 November 2012 at 13:02

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  2. 13 November 2012 at 13:03

    This is really cool, I saw something like this on a BBC programme earlier in the year. I was quite intrigued by them at the time but I'd forgotten all about then until I saw your pictures.

    These look superb, I particuarly like the graveyard one, the contrast of the colours are beautiful.

    Amy xx
    http://alittleboatsailing.blogspot.co.uk

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  3. 13 November 2012 at 13:10

    I love the fish eye lens but i don't have an iphone and it really annoys me that all these cool accessories just seem to be for iphones x

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  4. 13 November 2012 at 13:12

    these pictures are lovely! I use my iPhone to take all my pictures, don't get me wrong I'd love a nice camera but why fix something that's not broken :) x

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  5. 13 November 2012 at 13:23

    These are great pictures and the fact you can get a lens for your iphone is pretty something. I don't have an iphone (I have blackberry!) so no instagram for me boohoo.

    I have a Nikon D3000 which I love, but am still getting to grips with. I haven't thought about changing lens on it yet ha ha but I hope to try out lots of different styles of photography, once I get the hang of this camera!

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  6. 13 November 2012 at 13:36

    I can't believe these were taken on an iphone!!! Will definitely be checking this out! xxx

    Georgia @ A Friendly Invitation

    xxx

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  7. 13 November 2012 at 14:01

    i cant believe these were taken on i phone! i need one for mine stat! x

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  8. 13 November 2012 at 14:09

    Oooh that looks so fun!!

    Sophierosehearts x

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  9. Leigh-Ann | A Little Bit Fabulous13 November 2012 at 14:12

    Love these pictures!! xx

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  10. 13 November 2012 at 14:12

    these are great photographs!! i have a fisheye lens for my pentax and its so much fun! especially for fun portraits!
    http://sarablahblah.blogspot.co.uk x

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  11. 13 November 2012 at 14:16

    these look so cool. i have seen some fab lenses for i phones recently. who needs a camera ey!!!! X

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  12. 13 November 2012 at 14:32

    These pictures are so cool! I didn't know you could get lenses for iphones :)
    Love the first pic xo

    http://verrism.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. 13 November 2012 at 14:34

    Lovely photos!!!

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  14. 13 November 2012 at 14:50

    Oooh these look great! Seriously tempted to pick up a fisheye lens now xx

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  15. 13 November 2012 at 15:32

    Love this post Megs and the pictures are lovely! I can't get over this lens is on your phone I need one! xx

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  16. 13 November 2012 at 15:55

    Gorgeous pictures, the fisheye lens is such a good idea! xo

    vintage-teapot.blogspot.ie

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  17. 13 November 2012 at 16:48

    can you do a piercing tag? i'm wondering how many of them you have in your ears and they very pretty on you :). xx

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  18. 13 November 2012 at 17:21

    The first is such a cute photo! This is amazing, especially considering it's for your iPhone! I would LOVE to see a review on the 50mm! I'm thinking of buying one but i'm not sure if it's worth investing in one with more features. x


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  19. 13 November 2012 at 17:34

    I'm completely the same about photography, I felt like you could've been describing myself in the first paragraph, too! Two peas in a pod? I think so. Your photos have come out lovely! I've never considered getting add on accessories like this for my iPhone before, maybe I'll have to invest.. I can imagine it providing me with hours of entertainment! xx

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    1. 13 November 2012 at 17:35

      PS. yes to the lens post. Or just a photography post in general (can you tell I'm a woman obsessed..)

  • 13 November 2012 at 17:46

    Yes for the canon lens review!!

    I've asked Father Christmas for the lomography fish eye lense for my Diana F+ (it's like £30), but I'm so tempted to pick up this nifty little gadget for when I don't have money to burn on film (ie, a lot more often than I'd like). These photos are beautiful! xx

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  • 13 November 2012 at 18:16

    I love fish eye! I have it to my Diana + <3
    Love your photos!
    X

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  • 13 November 2012 at 23:15

    I've been eyeing fisheye lenses for a while now, this one comes out with great results! I've been thinking of getting my friends with Iphones these, I think it would be a great present! x

    http://strawberries-taste-how-lips-do.blogspot.co.uk

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  • 14 November 2012 at 03:02

    These photos are so lovely. I can't wait to get rid of my (shit)berry for an Iphone! I'm a lover of photography too and wish I could afford to dabble in film more, but I'm happy with my DSLR, need to try a fisheye lens though!
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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  • 14 November 2012 at 12:53

    Cute! x

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  • 14 November 2012 at 14:23

    oh these photos are beautiful. i also love fish eye photography! think I have to buy a fish eye lense :)

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  • 15 November 2012 at 09:34

    Wow, these photos are fab. Ha, I remember my parents would call the whole family down for breakfast when prints of developed fiilm arrived back in the post. It was always so exciting and the post was always a lot earlier in the day then too!!! x Love the look of your blog and the twinkly jumper in the last post. New follower :)

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  • 15 November 2012 at 18:53

    loving the fisheye effect, the photos look awesome! If only they made one for samsung phones (tell me they do?)

    http://duckbluedaisies.blogspot.co.uk/

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  • 15 November 2012 at 20:54

    loooove

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  • 16 November 2012 at 16:32

    I love the fish eye effect and the first photo are so pretty. I like your blog too!

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  • 21 November 2012 at 22:17

    ooooooh i didnt know this existed, it looks amazing, deinitely on my xmas wishlist now, thanks darl! xx

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