A Photo a Day by Bill Heller

Fisheye Photos

 
Wednesday, June 15, 2005

Courthouse Archway

In keeping with my recent architectural theme! I'm really enjoying those night shots!

 
Friday, April 22, 2005

Walking in Carmel

I thought about taking a photo like this before I found the specific subject. My fish-eye lens is an interesting tool, but you have to think a little more about the composition when using it. Since it is so wide compared to a "normal" lens or your normal point of view, it makes everything look further away.

My idea was to put flowers in the foreground with a larger subject behind them. Since the lens can make a larger subject less interesting by including too much. You have nothing to focus on then. The lens was less than an inch from the flower at the bottom of the photo.

 
Thursday, March 17, 2005

Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunset

The Spanish Style of the Santa Barbara Courthouse makes a beautiful subject at any time. But in the evening the lighting makes it spectacular.

 
Wednesday, March 16, 2005

State and Anapamu

A little rain and lights at night make for some nice pictures. This is a great spot on State Street in Santa Barbara. I was right in front of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Diagonally across the street is a great restaurant called the State & 'A'.

 
Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Eat at Joe's

This is about a two minute exposure while wandering on State Street one night. Joe's neon is kind of a land-mark in downtown Santa Barbara.

 
Monday, January 31, 2005

Arcada Ficus

Another night picture in La Arcada Court. That is not the sun at the top of the picture, it's a light on the bottom of a foot bridge between the buildings.

 
Sunday, January 30, 2005

Grace Lutheran

Tonight I am working on my church's website. We recently had the grounds landscaped and have made some other improvements which made a good opportunity for some photos.

If all goes well you should be able to see the finial results in a few hours at www.GraceLutheran.net

 
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