“Fisheye” photographs are taken with a very wide-angle lens. Fisheye lenses (For example, the Sigma 8mm F4 Fisheye) were originally developed for meteorologists to capture the entire sky in order to study cloud formations. The lenses are also a cool way to get creative with photography. They give photos a distorted view that can be very interesting.
These wide-angle lenses can cost hundreds of dollars, but there is an inexpensive way to get a similar look with just a few dollars. I taped a peephole that I had in my junk drawer to an old digital camera.
Here are a few of the photos. Of course, these are nowhere near as good as what you can capture with a professional lens, but they are still fun. I’m keeping a human eye on eBay for a deal on a used lens for my Canon Rebel.
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