The Off-Season with a Creative Focus Lens

I just spent a week in Normandy and played with the Lensbaby Sol 45 creative focus lens on a Fujifilm X-T30 (Yes, I brought my everyday X100V along as well). I find the coast to be ideal for this type of lens that forces you to slow down, let go of sharpness and ‘feel’ more. I often refer to this type of photography as ‘seeing with your heart’. The use of a creative focus lens such as the Sol 45 is a sure way to increase the challenge… and the fun. Everything is manual, the photographer tilts the lens to choose the focus point, then decides on the degree of blur.

So, what do you think? Are you ready to let go of the notion of perfection and unleash your creativity?

7 thoughts on “The Off-Season with a Creative Focus Lens”

Gary on January 10, 2022 at 2:35 am said:

Nice shots. Valerie, did you shoot these handheld or on a tripod? I am a Lensbaby fan.

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- Valérie Jardin on January 10, 2022 at 7:03 am said:
  
  Hi Gary,
  Thanks!
  I never use tripods (or at least not since I quick commercial photography 10 years ago). My photography is always handheld.
  Cheers,
  Valerie
  
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Georganna E Griffin on December 19, 2021 at 6:22 pm said:

I was so glad to read that you enjoy the Lensbaby Sol 45 because I do too! I get some push back from those who must have full clarity at all times, but i too love the ability to just play & have fun. I have set up a Fuji XT-2 just for that lens & the Trio. As a gift, Lensbaby sent me the glass wand; it allows play with any lens! I have checked the work of Eva Polak (New Zealand), & her students, for inspiration. Knowing you like to play with Lensbaby gives me the freedom to continue playing & ignore the naysayers!

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- Valérie Jardin on December 19, 2021 at 6:48 pm said:
  
  Never listen to the pixel peepers, Georganna. You’re the only person you need to please with your photography any way 😉
  
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  - Georganna E Griffin on December 19, 2021 at 7:34 pm said:
    
    I have learned to turn off the naysayers & go find others who enjoy the freedom of a Lensbaby! Great to add you to my list!
    
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photo robert on December 19, 2021 at 8:39 am said:

Je suis très content de ces photos car elles montrent la vie pendant les mois d’hiver sur la côte atlantique.
meilleures salutations robert

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- Valérie Jardin on December 19, 2021 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Merci Robert!
  
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