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Lens Ball Challenge II

Challenge #92 in the Specific Equipment series. Hosted by Michael Piziak.

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Submit a photo using a lens ball. Two submissions are permitted. Lens-ball photography is the act of taking a photograph through a glass ball also called a lens-ball (or crystal ball).

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Announced:

Monday, 11th April, 2022 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 18th April, 2022 – Sunday, 24th April, 2022 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 25th April, 2022 – Sunday, 1st May, 2022 (GMT)

Processing rules:

basic only

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Safety concern: "Fire- A Lensball acts as a magnifying glass, so be aware that when it’s placed in the sun it will magnify that light source and can create a fire in your home. This has happened to people and should be considered. Keep the ball in its box at home." Source: https://photographycourse.net/lensball-photography/#Safety_Considerations

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

100

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Iris in crystal ball

by drummercam

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Camera:	Pentax K-7
Lens:	Pentax smc DA 12-24mm F4.0 ED AL (IF)
Submitted:	Sunday, 24th April, 2022 08:58 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 12th April, 2014
Focal length:	20 mm
Shutter speed:	1/100 sec
Aperture:	F7.1
ISO:	100
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Galleries:	View this photo in drummercam's gallery

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