Fisheye Landscapesby Lauren Polowick
Kananaskis, AB ISO 100 f/7.1 1/200 As an artist, I am driven to create pieces that present viewers with a unique, exciting and often abstracted twist on common subjects and traditional practices. Because of this, it comes as no surprise that I developed a great love for fisheye photography. The hemispherical shape of a fisheye lens produces the most amazing, distinctive photos with a very large field of vision and extensive radius. The contrast between the relatively standard center and distorted outer elements is sure to bring new life to any otherwise ordinary shot. In my most recent work, I’ve been experimenting with fisheye lens adapters. Compatible with most DSLRs they can be purchased for around $30 on sites like amazon or eBay. The photos below were all taken using a Nikon D3000 and a Polaroid 0.42x HD Super Wide Angle Panoramic Macro Fisheye Lens purchased on amazon.com.
Priddis, AB ISO 100 f/5.6 1/125 The composition of a fisheye photograph is very important. Because of the expansive field of view, you can put a distinct and unique twist on an otherwise arbitrary shot. Be sure to choose a location where there are numerous points of interest in both foreground and background; for example, a ridge overlooking a mountain peak where you can focus on a tree branch in the foreground framed by mountains in the background.
Kananaskis, AB ISO 100 f/8.3 1/250
Fish Creek Park, Calgary AB ISO 200 f/5 1/100 I took the followings shots using my .42x macro fisheye lens minus the macro filter. To achieve this same look, hold the fisheye filter at arms length and pick a focal point in the middle of the fisheye’s circle.
Banff National Park, AB ISO 100 f/6.3 1/160
Because you are focusing through a magnifying glass, you may have to play around with the distance between camera and lens. Make sure that you are focusing on the subject matter within the lens and not on the lens itself or your hand. I find holding the lens at arms length away, securing a focal point, and gradually bringing it closer to you works effectively.
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