On an outing in the Okoboji and Iowa Lakes region recently, I tried out the “toy camera” setting on my Fuji mirrorless camera. I previously have used a Holga toy camera shooting film and loved the effect although the end result was never predictable. The toy camera effect gives a nice feel to some photos, taking whatever focal length lens one is using and enlongating it and foreshortening the perspective all at the same time. I like the effect, but know what should be a little judicious in using it. Still it forces the viewer of your photographs to see what you want them to see. And it is nice for a change of pace to experiment a bit.
Jerry Mennenga
Sioux City, Iowa
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- The Stone Hut water quality laboratories in Okoboji, Iowa Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016. (Photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
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- Using a slow shutter speed while photographing lake water hitting rocks along the West Lake in Gull Point State Park near Okoboji, Iowa Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016. (Photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
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- Seagulls resting on a pier in Arnolds Park, Iowa Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016. (Photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
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- Photographer capturing scenes in Okoboji, Iowa Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016. (Photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
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- Seagulls taking a respite on a pier in Arnolds Park, Iowa Wednesday Sept. 14, 2016. (Photo by Jerry L Mennenga©)
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