MONOMAD PHOTOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE - free your lens – freelensing in action (series of images)

about 3 years ago

I told already you many times about this technique - the freelensing technique of taking photographs. As usual, for freelensing I love to use every Asahi fully manual M42 lens.
The M42 lens mount is the most suitable for freelancing because of the suitable distance between the rear glass and sensor of the camera, which allows to find and capture very sharp focused fields. the secret is to not attach the lens to the body of the camera but to hold it in hand very close to the front of the sensor. the effect is stunning, the leaks of light have violated all laws of classical photography, the vignetting is natural and there is no software that able to recreate it. the only problem is the dust that will welcome to enjoy the sensor of the camera. I’m looking for some interesting idea on how it’s possible to use some transparent (i still love to have the light leaks) flexible tube with the goal to attach them both – lens and camera body.

Here some samples of using this creative technique in taking photographs of the people - my friends, playing an old style rock'n'roll and blues mixed with the modern stoner rock vibes.